Evolving demographics: Rural schools in transition

We speak with Dr. David Fine, school superintendent in Dover, a mostly white small town in rural Dutchess County, NY, where longtime residents have been joined by other families to create a more diverse and integrated demographic base. Dr. Fine emphasizes inclusivity,  building close relationships with families, and encouraging student engagement in conversations across divides. As there are few social service or mental health programs nearby, Dover schools fill critical  roles in the community.     Overview 00:00-00:35 Intros 00:35-01:33 Dover and its demographics 01:33-02:04 Economy 02:04-02:52 Student body demographics 02:52-03:52 Reacher recruitment challenges 03:52-05:15 Bilingual teacher recruitment 05:15-06:37 Skills needed by teachers working with new immigrants 06:37-07:15 Special ed evaluations for students learning English as a New Language 07:15-08:58 Why immigrant families come to Dover 08:58-10:23 Students with Interrupted Formal Education 10:23-11:10 Inclusivity 11:10-13:03 Schools’ central role in community with limited resources overall 13:03-14:53 Supporting youth mental health 14:53-16:...

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