posted on February 09, 2011 11:21
The youth population of the United States is becoming increasingly diverse, according to an analysis of census data released earlier this week. The data shows that white children accounted for less than 1/3 of all 3-year-olds in the population, and school enrollment totals show a decline in the percentage of white students across all grades. This shift in demographics has attracted the attention of policy makers and education experts, who question the nation's ability to meet the demands of a more diverse student population.
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Published by Sabrina Tavernise for The New York Times, February 7, 2011.