The Changing Demographics of America's Schools
New Faces, New Challenges
This school year, America’s schools are projected to reach a demographic milestone: For the first time, a majority of students in K-12 schools will be children of color. This special story package examines what that means for educators, students, and the school community.
Equity & Diversity
Q&A: An Arkansas School District's Response to Population Change
Springdale, Ark., Superintendent Jim D. Rollins shares lessons from his district’s rapid transition to a majority-minority school system.
Equity & Diversity
Voices From Inside a School With No Racial Majority
In this audio story, educators and students share their experiences at Valley Point Middle School, in Dalton, Ga., where, as of last school year, white students no longer make up the majority.
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Infographics: A New Majority in K-12 Schools
The 2014-15 academic year is projected to be the first in which African-American, Asian, Latino, and Native American students together will outnumber non- Hispanic whites in K-12 public schools.
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Timeline: Marking Demographic Changes in Schools
The demographic transformation of American classrooms was not unexpected. This timeline tracks changes in U.S. immigration laws.
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U.S. School Enrollment Hits Majority-Minority Milestone
For the first time, the overall number of Latino, African-American, and Asian students in public K-12 schools is expected to surpass the number of non-Hispanic white students.
Vol. 34, Issue 01