When someone from one cultural background moves into a new environment, change inevitably occurs. The process of adapting to the new dominant culture is called acculturation.
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While students of color comprise more than 40 percent of the U.S. student population, educators of color comprise only 17 percent of the teaching force.
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It is easy to assume all families have similar experiences with U.S. schools, but the perceptions of culturally and linguistically diverse groups may vary.
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The demographics of U.S. schools are rapidly changing. Latino students are the fastest growing ethnic group, and currently, one in four U.S. students is Latino. Latino students are projected to represent a third of the school-age population by 2050, equaling non-Latino White students.
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When parents are engaged in their children’s education, their children do better. Decades of research has shown that family engagement has positive effects on children’s behavior and academic achievement.
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A new blog series aims to bridge the gap between research and practical ways to support Latino students, a growing U.S. population that continues to face disparities in educational outcomes.
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