¶ … 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.

One of the greatest problems is however funding. Funding to create programs that adequately deal with the educational needs of non-English speakers is not always deemed important in political circles. The author makes a very strong point when he connects education of both Americans and foreigners with the future of the country. Politicians should thus be made aware of the seriousness of the issue.

Even more important is the perception that is cultivated of immigrants. The United States professes to be a country where equal opportunities exist for all. The author however reveals that this is not true in education. Politicians as representatives of freedom and equality should take statistics such as mentioned in the article seriously, and make appropriate changes.