Educators Say Immigration Enforcement Is Emptying Their Classrooms
August 31, 2026 by Brian A. Ortega The 2025–2026 school year has brought significant changes to the educational landscape for immigrant, newcomer, and multilingual students
Falling Short on Newcomers: A Report Card on How Well States Support Newly Arrived Immigrant Students
August 21, 2025 by We conducted a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind fifty-state scan to better understand state policies shaping the educational experiences of newcomer youth
Lessons on Designing for Newcomer Success from Two New York City Public Schools
August 21, 2025 by Yasmin Naji These schools do more than welcome newcomer students: they place them at the center of school life
An Educator’s Checklist for Supporting Immigrant Students in Schools
August 06, 2025 by Schools should be safe spaces for all students. Federal law protects the right to a free public education for all students regardless of citizenship status
How School Districts Can Take Action to Protect Their Immigrant Students
Trump's proposals bring the threat of immigration enforcement closer to the school gates than many school leaders realize
How Maine Schools are Welcoming “New Mainers”
October 29, 2024 by Alejandra Vázquez Baur The support from the school’s administration for newcomers sets Westbrook apart
How a Middle School in Central Minneapolis Creates a Nurturing Space for Newcomers
October 23, 2024 by Alejandra Vázquez Baur Best known to the average American for the Mall of America and the eminent musical artist Prince, Minneapolis also has the less well-known distinction of being a city that has long welcomed immigrant and refugee communities
Voices of Change: What Newcomer Students Teach Us About Building More Supportive School Environments
With the right support and resources, newcomer students can thrive in their new environment