Asians and Asian-Americans will outnumber African-Americans in Austin over next several years, according to city estimates based on new numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau. The Austin school district, where students speak 86 languages, is working to accommodate changing demographics.
Overall, the district reaches out to non-English-speaking parents and students by providing translators and handouts printed in multiple languages. Individual schools provide additional services. Many Vietnamese are moving to North Austin, where Summitt Elementary School has a dual-language Vietnamese program.
