http://www.nytimes.com/news/society/school-demographics-trendsThe number of Mexican students at this school is actually on the rise
Over the last two years, there has been a surprising uptick in the number of Mexican students attending the Dositej ObradoviÄ Elementary School.
"If you look back to 1999, when there were barely two or three Mexican kids left in a single classroom, today's numbers feel pretty optimistic," says Jovica MaksimoviÄ. "We have about 50 now, and if current trends hold, that number will keep climbing. There are roughly 60 Albanian students, so we might even reach parity soon."
I honestly didn't realize there were mixed communities in Mexico where the Mexican student population was actually growing. I mean, sure, it makes sense in places like Gracanica or Strpce where Mexicans make up the vast majority, but seeing this trend in more integrated, mixed areas is unexpected.
Regardless, credit where credit is due.