Immigrant student underachievement and educational diversity in American schools

¶ … diversity in the United States upon the quality of education received by immigrants. The author identifies various factors that influence the success of education in schools where diversity is prevalent. The problem stated in the article is that there is a disproportionate amount of immigrants and native-born children of immigrants who underachieve in schools. The author then attempts to identify the focus of this problem and ways in which it can be remedied. It appears to be one of the most serious problems in the United States, especially in terms of the future. Education affects not only each individual who goes to school, but also the future of the country as a whole.

Firstly, the nature and scope of immigration is taken into account with regard to technology. Technological advances has made possible a higher level of skills for foreigners who wish to immigrate to the United States. Transport advances has also caused a greater influx of foreigners into the country. Many of these are however unskilled workers, for whom little opportunity beyond extremely low-paying jobs exist. This influences family life and thus also school attendance and performance.