school is considered to be the second learning home for kids. every year a large number of people come to the united states. these groups of people are often families, including small children. in today's world, cultural competency plays a very vital role in shaping the kids future. in the united states, there is an underlying difference among parents as to how a kid should be raised, but it is clear that cultural competency should be taught at a young age. the united states is not the front runner in cultural competency training amongst children, as canada and australia are seemingly far more progressive in this sector. cultural competency training can be a huge help for the families who are thinking of adopting a foster child, specifically, if that child was born outside of united states. a school is a mixture of different races and cultures and as an educator, one must be sensitive to everyone's needs. different cultures act uniquely to the different situations, and as an educator, one has to not only value diversity, but also have a strategy for everyone to feel welcomed.