The document discusses California's diverse student population and strategies for meeting their needs. It notes that no single ethnic group is in the majority of California students. It then provides data showing that over 50% of students in 2011-2012 were Hispanic/Latino, and about 24% of students were classified as English Learners. It also shares that Latino/Hispanic economically disadvantaged students scored lower on English standardized tests. The rest of the document outlines strategies for using students' diverse backgrounds and ensuring equal opportunities to learn, including using multicultural perspectives and materials in lessons.