XHTML 2 is a working draft [1]. I wouldn't recommend that you base any 
classes on it at this stage, beyond perhaps mentioning it and some of 
its key improvements, as a lot could change between now and CR, PR or 
final recommendation [2].

For the official roadmap, see [3].

Jasper

[1] http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml2/#status 
[2] http://www.w3.org/2004/02/Process-20040205/tr.html#RecsWD 
[3] http://www.w3.org/MarkUp/xhtml-roadmap/ 


Alan & Sharon wrote:
> I teach web page construction at a technical college in Minnesota.  In 
> an attempt to be ahead of the game or at least to be in the game for a 
> change, I was wondering if there is any concept as to a date XHTML2 will 
> become the official standard.  All Iā??m looking for is, do I need to 
> start changing the notes for all my classes this fall or do I wait until 
> next spring?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Alan Kelsey