/immigrants-immigration Immigrants en-US 2021 (c) 91Ö±˛Ą Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-blind-partisanship-harms-schooling/2025/02 No one political party enjoys a monopoly on truth, good intentions, or rightness Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-how-blind-partisanship-harms-schooling/2025/02 /leaders/2025/one-leaders-plan-to-cut-chronic-absenteeism-one-student-at-a-time Naomi Tolentino helps educators in Kansas City, Kan., support strong school attendance. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2025/one-leaders-plan-to-cut-chronic-absenteeism-one-student-at-a-time /leaders/leadership/what-a-positive-proactive-approach-to-chronic-absenteeism-looks-like/2025/02 A Kansas City, Kan., leader explains how her district shifted its approach to chronic absenteeism. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/leadership/what-a-positive-proactive-approach-to-chronic-absenteeism-looks-like/2025/02 /leadership/school-leaders-rush-to-manage-deportation-fears/2025/01 School and district leaders describe a chaotic time amid changes to federal immigration policies. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 21:15:39 GMT /leadership/school-leaders-rush-to-manage-deportation-fears/2025/01 /policy-politics/oklahoma-takes-step-to-require-parents-to-provide-schools-proof-of-citizenship/2025/01 Leaders in at least three states have made efforts to collect data on undocumented students, or outright ban them. Tue, 28 Jan 2025 21:41:13 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-takes-step-to-require-parents-to-provide-schools-proof-of-citizenship/2025/01 /policy-politics/here-are-trumps-first-week-actions-that-could-affect-schools/2025/01 There's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:31:00 GMT /policy-politics/here-are-trumps-first-week-actions-that-could-affect-schools/2025/01 /leadership/how-schools-can-navigate-trumps-immigration-policies/2025/01 As legal protections remain for immigrant students, experts share what educators can do in the wake of federal immigration policy changes. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:10:30 GMT /leadership/how-schools-can-navigate-trumps-immigration-policies/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-admin-lifts-ban-on-immigration-arrests-at-schools/2025/01 A new change ends a policy that mostly prohibited agents from making immigration arrests at schools and other spots where children gather. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:52:35 GMT /policy-politics/trump-admin-lifts-ban-on-immigration-arrests-at-schools/2025/01 /policy-politics/trump-returns-to-the-white-house-whats-in-store-for-schools/2025/01 With his White House return, Trump's early actions could affect schools directly, or indirectly. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 19:25:44 GMT /policy-politics/trump-returns-to-the-white-house-whats-in-store-for-schools/2025/01 /teaching-learning/video-what-2025-could-bring-for-english-learners/2024/12 A lot happened with the nation’s growing English-learner population in 2024. Here's a look, and a preview of the year ahead. Thu, 26 Dec 2024 21:04:54 GMT /teaching-learning/video-what-2025-could-bring-for-english-learners/2024/12 /policy-politics/can-immigration-agents-make-arrests-and-carry-out-raids-at-schools/2024/12 Current federal policy says schools are protected areas from immigration enforcement. That may soon change. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:49:27 GMT /policy-politics/can-immigration-agents-make-arrests-and-carry-out-raids-at-schools/2024/12 /policy-politics/5-trump-education-priorities-for-a-second-term/2024/12 With key players appointed to their cabinet positions, the scaffolding for President-elect Donald Trump's second term is taking shape. Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:07:16 GMT /policy-politics/5-trump-education-priorities-for-a-second-term/2024/12 /leadership/language-barriers-keep-parents-from-attending-school-activities-new-data-show/2024/12 New data show how big the gap in parental involvement is between Spanish- and English-speaking parents. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 22:24:59 GMT /leadership/language-barriers-keep-parents-from-attending-school-activities-new-data-show/2024/12 /policy-politics/undocumented-students-have-the-right-to-a-free-education-this-is-why/2024/11 A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling protected undocumented students' access to free public education. Some lawmakers seek to overturn it. Fri, 15 Nov 2024 22:02:36 GMT /policy-politics/undocumented-students-have-the-right-to-a-free-education-this-is-why/2024/11 /policy-politics/opinion-with-trump-in-office-schools-should-ask-themselves-these-questions/2024/11 The incoming administration could change many laws and rules that would affect public education. Larry Ferlazzo explains how to respond. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:31:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-with-trump-in-office-schools-should-ask-themselves-these-questions/2024/11 /teaching-learning/no-the-arrival-of-english-learners-doesnt-hurt-other-students-a-study-finds/2024/10 A new study reviewed any spillover effects of the growing immigrant student population in Delaware. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:59:16 GMT /teaching-learning/no-the-arrival-of-english-learners-doesnt-hurt-other-students-a-study-finds/2024/10 /teaching-learning/immigrant-students-rights-a-guide-for-schools-front-office-staff/2024/10 A downloadable guide to help school staff familiarize themselves with immigrant students' rights and schools' responsibilities to them. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:31 GMT /teaching-learning/immigrant-students-rights-a-guide-for-schools-front-office-staff/2024/10 /policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/2024/10 Education came up in the vice presidential debate, unlike the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 03:12:45 GMT /policy-politics/what-jd-vance-and-tim-walz-said-about-school-safety-in-vp-debate/2024/10 /leadership/what-works-to-help-students-of-color-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2024/09 New research focuses on how ethnic studies classes and local partnerships can help students of all races feel they belong in school. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:58:11 GMT /leadership/what-works-to-help-students-of-color-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2024/09 /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-to-help-immigrant-students-succeed/2024/09 Researchers and educators recently shared advice on how to best work with immigrant students and English learners. Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:26:17 GMT /teaching-learning/what-schools-can-do-to-help-immigrant-students-succeed/2024/09 /teaching-learning/anti-immigrant-rhetoric-has-consequences-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2024/09 As falsehoods circulate about Haitian residents of Springfield, Ohio, schools can help immigrant students feel safe and welcome. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 21:16:45 GMT /teaching-learning/anti-immigrant-rhetoric-has-consequences-what-schools-can-do-to-help/2024/09 /teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 Former President Trump's anti-immigrant rumors shed light on how an Ohio town's schools have helped newcomers. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 21:21:05 GMT /teaching-learning/amid-political-attacks-on-ohio-immigrants-how-schools-can-support-newcomers/2024/09 /policy-politics/a-more-complete-picture-of-immigrations-impact-on-u-s-public-schools/2024/06 House Republicans say a migrant influx has caused "chaos" in K-12 schools. The reality is more complicated. Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:53:08 GMT /policy-politics/a-more-complete-picture-of-immigrations-impact-on-u-s-public-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/opinion-should-migrant-families-pay-tuition-for-public-school/2024/05 The answer must reflect an outlook that is pro-immigration, pro-compassion, and pro-law and order, writes Michael J. Petrilli. Thu, 02 May 2024 18:30:00 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-should-migrant-families-pay-tuition-for-public-school/2024/05 /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 As the nation’s English-learner population continues to grow , researchers look to the Title III for how to best support these students. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 21:04:54 GMT /teaching-learning/title-iii-funding-for-english-learners-explained/2024/04 /leadership/why-this-district-meets-parents-at-home/2024/04 Parent-teacher home visits are more than conferences. They're about forming trusting relationships. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/why-this-district-meets-parents-at-home/2024/04 /teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 A new outline of national priorities from parents, researchers, and policymakers. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:51:56 GMT /teaching-learning/experts-top-policy-priorities-for-english-learner-education/2024/04 /teaching-learning/students-with-undocumented-parents-have-hit-a-fafsa-road-block-here-are-3-options/2024/03 A FAFSA expert provides advice for a particularly vulnerable group of families. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:37:05 GMT /teaching-learning/students-with-undocumented-parents-have-hit-a-fafsa-road-block-here-are-3-options/2024/03 /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 Stock classrooms with books that reflect students’ lives, languages, and cultures and invite them into as yet unfamiliar worlds. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:19:48 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-connect-with-english-language-newcomers-teachers-share-their-favorite-lessons/2024/02 /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01 Schools and districts across the country have recently been reporting larger numbers of immigrant student enrollment, researchers say. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:31:44 GMT /teaching-learning/do-immigrant-students-help-the-academic-outcomes-of-u-s-born-peers-one-study-says-yes/2024/01