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According to the US Census, Wake County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau, Wake county's population is 7.4% Hispanic. According to the article referenced above, 19% of babies born in Wake county are Hispanic. So that means, not counting the children who move into the county, that the kindergarten population will be 20% Hispanic in 5 years or less.
According to the US Census, Wake County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau, Wake county's population is 7.4% Hispanic. According to the article referenced above, 19% of babies born in Wake county are Hispanic. So that means, not counting the children who move into the county, that the kindergarten population will be 20% Hispanic in 5 years or less.
According to the US Census, Wake County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau, Wake county's population is 7.4% Hispanic. According to the article referenced above, 19% of babies born in Wake county are Hispanic. So that means, not counting the children who move into the county, that the kindergarten population will be 20% Hispanic in 5 years or less.
My daughter's kindergarten class has 21 kids, 5 are hispanic and do not speak english. It has been an amazing experience for her (not that you were even implying that it wouldn't be!!!) I have been in the class a number of times and it seems that many many of the children are invested in these kids learning english, I have watched the kids being so helpful and "teaching" the students english. They all encourage them to use their english words, and get very excited when they learn new things.
I think it is a great environment for our kids in that they are being taught, but also learning empathy and understanding that not everyone "speaks the same language" which can transcend to many other discussions at home.
That is a fascinating statistic about the hispanic growth. That will put even more strain on an already overburdened school system (assuming most are not English speaking). And while it may be nice to have your non-Hispanic kindergartener esposed to other cultures, you don't won't your kid not to learn as quickly if the class isn't advancing as fast as it could (gotta love No Child Gets Ahead...I mean Left Behind).
That is a fascinating statistic about the hispanic growth. That will put even more strain on an already overburdened school system (assuming most are not English speaking). And while it may be nice to have your non-Hispanic kindergartener esposed to other cultures, you don't won't your kid not to learn as quickly if the class isn't advancing as fast as it could (gotta love No Child Gets Ahead...I mean Left Behind).
I definitely hear people complain about NCLB, but I guess I take a different approach. I know I am going to work with my child at home, and she will be fine in the school system. I went to a school that had a "learn at your own pace" kind of vibe, so it made me more comfortable in her class room to see that. I believe, and this is just my personal deal, that it is my responsibility to supplement my child's education and I will work with her at home, etc.
Just my thoughts. I do completely understand why parents get frustrated with NCLB, but I feel like there are more pressing issues to worry about.
Leigh
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