Sierra Buntin
Current Age: 17Grade: 10
Stories by Sierra
Another approach to educating immigrants
By Libby Bowling, 13, Hannah Zimet, 17, Sierra Buntin, 16
By Libby Bowling, 13, Hannah Zimet, 17, Sierra Buntin, 16
"When I first came, I was scared. There were many people from different countries, talking in their native languages, and like I didn’t really understand what’s going on."
Keep language ties, educators agree
By Daezare Fifer, 15, Isaiah Treadwell, 16, Carmela Verderame, 12, Priya Mirmira, 15, Sierra Buntin, 16
By Daezare Fifer, 15, Isaiah Treadwell, 16, Carmela Verderame, 12, Priya Mirmira, 15, Sierra Buntin, 16
“Developing both of those languages well is very important for immigrants and for any kids of color," said Cynthia Garcia Coll, Brown University professor and developmental psychologist.