Diversity in the classroom can open students' minds to all that the world has to offer. Sometimes diversity and understanding of culture, experiences and deviant perspectives can be difficult to accommodate, but with appropriate strategies and resources, it can lead students to gain a high level of respect for those who are not them, preferably over a judgmental and prejudiced vision. wide ranges of spectra. Students from all over the continent; students from political refugee, indigenous American, and immigrant backgrounds bring their culture and language skills to American classrooms. Students bring not only their culture and language skills, but also their ethnicity, talents and skills. Furthermore, age and gender are two other spectrums that are part of diversity. As the years go by, diversity becomes a controversial topic. The more students accepted into American schools from different countries, the richer and more diverse the classes become. The benefits of diversity in classrooms promote positive images for the United States of America in terms of the status quo and promote rich experiences for students and students. teachers. In terms of the status quo, diversity in classrooms challenges the American status quo. Challenge the American status quo by breaking the standards of American school traditions. Back in the day, typical American classrooms were taught by white men and women, filled with white students. They all came from the same background, culture and economic status. There is nothing wrong with having people of the same culture and race together in a classroom, but students and teachers do not get as many opportunities or rich experiences as they would if they were surrounded by diverse students. of paper……librarians. Many teachers don't know how to get the support they need. Diversity in classrooms is both positive and negative. However, if teachers are given the right resources and keep an open mind, their students can become successful civilized human beings. Works Cited Rodriguez, Ginger. (1998) Critical Issue: Meeting the Diverse Needs of Young Children.http://www.ncrel.org/sdrs/areas/issues/students/earlycld/ea400.htmJensen, Amy. (2010). “The Benefits of Diversity in a Classroom.” http://www.ehow.com/list_7633499_advantages-diversity-classroom.htmlShore, Marietta Saravia. (2011). “Different Teaching Strategies for Different Students” Chapter 2. Educating Everyone's Children: Different Teaching Strategies for Different Students. http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/107003/chapters/Diverse-Teaching-Strategies-for-Diverse-Learners.aspx