Immigrant families may look to their children's schools for information related to immigration topics.
Students, families, and staff have questions about immigration enforcement in school and early childhood settings.
Connecting immigrant families with legal advice and support can have a significant impact on their situation. Here are some tips on figuring out what kinds of trustworthy resources are available for immigrant families.
Learn more about the ways that educators can collaborate on behalf of immigrant families, the roles that various professionals can play in that collaboration, and the kinds of questions educators and staff may have about outreach to immigrant families.
Learn more about what a supportive environment for staff looks like and how to help staff members manage stress and develop networks of support.
There are many ways that schools can support immigrant students and families facing uncertainty. These strategies are based on input from educators and researchers across the country.
Our guide on supporting immigrant families includes more than 50 strategies for schools and early childhood centers. Here are some of the most important ones to keep in mind.
Shital Shah is the Manager of Philanthropic Engagement at the American Federation of Teachers (AFT).