15 percent. In the U.S. as a whole, 45.8 percent of K-12 public school students were White, 15 percent were Black, and 28 percent were Hispanic. Characteristic U.S. Average Black 15% Hispanic 28% Asian 5.4% Pacific Islander 0.4% How many students in the United States are Black? In fall 2017, […]
The school-age population in the United States is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse. An NCES report released in February 2019, Status and Trends in the Education of Racial and Ethnic Groups 2018, examines how education experiences and outcomes vary among racial/ethnic groups. How diverse are schools in America? During […]
Japan is famous for natural sights like cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji, cutting-edge technology like Japanese cars and bullet trains, wacky inventions like karaoke and vending machines, cultural values like politeness and punctuality, popular anime and manga, and mouth-watering food like ramen and sushi. What is Japan’s best known for? […]
the US. The ties between the US and Japan go far beyond both the cultural bonds and the shared cultural values that have emerged between us. The United States is an invaluable and irreplaceable partner to Japan and, indeed, our closest ally. Who are Japan’s allies? Below is a summary […]
About eight-in-ten U.S. public school teachers (79%) identified as non-Hispanic White during the 2017-18 school year, the most recent year for which NCES has published demographic data about them. What percent of teachers in the US are white? Teacher Statistics By Race The most common ethnicity among Teachers is White, […]
Since 1992 Christmas has become a national holiday in Russia, as part of the ten-day holiday at the start of the new year. Why is Christmas banned in Russia? During much of the 20th century as a Communist, atheist country, Russia was banned from publicly celebrating Christmas. Because so many […]
Families celebrate and gather for dinner, decorate trees and little ones are rewarded with a special Santa moment. However, in Japan, December 24 can also mean romance. It is all about love actually. Restaurants are full of couples on special dates and engagement proposals abound. Is Christmas a romantic holiday […]
By the 2018-19 school year, White children made up fewer than half of students (47%). Hispanic students accounted for the second-largest share at 27%, while 15% were Black, 5% were Asian American and 4% identified as multiracial. What is the most diverse school in America? According to the U.S. Census […]
In Japanese, “~ san （～さん）” is a title of respect added to a name. It can be used with both male and female names, and with either surnames or given names. It can also be attached to the name of occupations and titles. Why do Japanese use SAN at the […]
In Japan, it’s fried chicken all the way on Christmas day. Christmas in Japan isn’t the most traditional holiday. But it is a loved one that’s been imported from the West and celebrated with distinct style – by eating fried chicken. What is the most popular Christmas meal in Japan? […]
In Japan, Christmas is the time for friends and couples to have parties, make plans to meet up for dinner and celebrate as much as they can. And New Year is the time of the year when all members of the family come together, visit the temple, and usher-in January […]
As turkey is difficult to find in Japan, the staple dish for Christmas in Japan is chicken. Many restaurants offer special limited-edition Christmas chicken menu items for eat-in or takeout. This is usually fried or roast chicken, and may contain sides as well. What foods does Japan eat on Christmas? […]
The public celebration of Christmas has been banned in the tiny oil-rich Islamic state of Brunei since 2015, with anyone found violating the law facing up to five years in jail or a fine of US $20,000, or both. What US city banned Christmas? BostonThis scenario is actually from 17th-century […]
Halloween in Japan is celebrated a little differently than in other countries, the costumes and parties play a big part, but there is no trick or treating and many other Halloween traditions are not cared about. In Japan, Halloween is more celebrated among the adults that like to dress up […]
According to the National Retail Federation, college students and their families plan on spending an average of $1,200 on dorm supplies and electronics in 2021. Some may even use their student loans to purchase these necessary items. How much does it cost to decorate a dorm room? Sheets, pillows and […]