Cultural Issues in Education

The document discusses cultural issues in education due to rising immigration and changing student demographics in the United States. It notes that the country has experienced the largest surge in immigration, with most coming from Latin America and Asia. It also shares that 14% of students speak another language at home and some households only speak a language other than English. The document recommends strategies for teachers to foster equity and excellence such as giving all students a chance to succeed, avoiding stereotypes, and learning to pronounce names correctly.