Sunday, November 8, 2015

Topeka's immigrant population continues to evolve

The immigrant population of Topeka still remains a minority in Kansas. According to the Topeka Capital-Journal, there has been a 7 percent increase of Latin and Asian Americans between the years of 2000 to 2013.  Also, there has been a 4 percent increase of foreign-born residents in the community. 

This increase in residents has led to more English-language learning programs; with Topeka USD 501 recently hiring 19 new teachers to teach the cultural norms of the United States.  The vast majority of immigrant students' first language is Spanish, but there are others with different language backgrounds who also reside in Topeka. Thanks to the English learning programs for immigrants, the increase in the education and job market has nearly doubled in a five year span. 


Topeka is not known for being the most international city, but this recent growth of the immigrant population is a welcoming sign of globalization and bringing different cultures from around the world together. The influx of residents also provides a much needed labor. The number of working-age Americans, between ages 35 to 44, has decreased in Topeka over recent years. The integration of Topeka's newest residents to the local community will be the key to continued prosperity and growth in Shawnee County, as well as the rest of Kansas.


15 comments:

  1. Great story! In the third paragraph, I would change the second sentence from "has been decreased" to "decreased."

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  2. Looks like you've done your research on this topic! Love it. I think in the last paragraph you can take out "Topeka is not known for being the most international city" and can just start it with "This recent.."

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  3. I agree with both Kara and Bree, great story and you can absolutely tell you have done your research. In the second paragraph, I would add a comma after "backgrounds, who." You did a really great job of being AP style and grammatically correct.

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  4. "but this recent growth of the immigrant population" I would maybe change this to "The growing diversity in Topeka" or something similar. Other than that I like this story, and I agree with Bree Zuchowski, you did your research and it shows. #star

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  5. Good, solid headline. It helps that you included statistics and other research-based evidence to support your facts. One thing I would change is instead of saying, "Thanks to the English learning programs for immigrants," I'd say "The education and job market has doubled in five years in response to the presence of English learning programs for immigrants." Interesting piece.

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  6. Love the headline and it shows you put the time and effort into writing this. I would change "Topeka is not known for being the most international city..." to "Topeka is not known for being the most diverse city" Otherwise, well done!

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  7. Instead of saying "there has been a 7 percent increase of Latin and Asian Americans between the years of 2000 to 2013." I would simply say there was a 7 percent increase..."

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  8. The number of working-age Americans, between ages 35 to 44, has decreased in Topeka over recent years. (take out the comma before and after the phrase "between ages 35 to 44").

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  9. very informative article, I like it.

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  10. Unique topic. Edits are nice, but I still think the headline could be a bit more compelling.

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  11. Good job! Great information. I agree with Sydney about the headline.

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  12. The white and the font makes it hard for me to read. Good story, I went to a 501 school.

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  13. Great headline change! I like the use of the word "evolve". I like that you made the story shorter and to the point. Good job!

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  14. I am not sure why there is white in the background. It can be very distracting. Good article.

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