/immigrants-immigration Immigrants en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:14:24 GMT /policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 A principals group has publicly opposed efforts to require schools to track immigration status. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:14:24 GMT /policy-politics/not-our-job-principals-decry-a-proposal-to-track-student-immigration-status/2026/04 /teaching-learning/how-federal-changes-affect-english-learners-immigrant-students/2026/04 Since January 2025, several federal policy changes carry implications for ELs and immigrant students. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:05:03 GMT /teaching-learning/how-federal-changes-affect-english-learners-immigrant-students/2026/04 /policy-politics/birthright-citizenship-case-raises-stakes-for-schools-and-undocumented-students/2026/03 Educators are paying close attention to the case on Trump's birthright citizenship order. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:50:45 GMT /policy-politics/birthright-citizenship-case-raises-stakes-for-schools-and-undocumented-students/2026/03 /policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 Lawmakers are debating legislation that would require schools to collect immigration information. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:04:07 GMT /policy-politics/a-state-gets-closer-to-challenging-undocumented-students-free-access-to-school/2026/03 /policy-politics/why-the-heritage-foundation-is-targeting-plyler-v-doe/2026/03 Lora Ries explains how the Supreme Court could overturn the 1982 Plyler v. Doe decision. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:49:00 GMT /policy-politics/why-the-heritage-foundation-is-targeting-plyler-v-doe/2026/03 /policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03 The National Academy of Education calls for policy changes to ensure safer learning environments. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:21:15 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-our-students-deserve-from-new-homeland-security-secretary-mullin/2026/03 /policy-politics/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-warn-flat-english-learner-funding-falls-short-of-growing-demand/2026/02 Educators remain uncertain about the future of federal funds for English learners. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:50:09 GMT /policy-politics/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-warn-flat-english-learner-funding-falls-short-of-growing-demand/2026/02 /leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 The school staff whose job it is to support students say they see major signs of emotional distress. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:37:13 GMT /leadership/school-counselors-see-rising-trauma-linked-to-immigration-enforcement/2026/02 /leadership/how-k-12-parents-feel-about-immigration-enforcement-near-schools/2026/02 The latest national poll found most parnets opposing ICE enforcement at or near schools. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:12:50 GMT /leadership/how-k-12-parents-feel-about-immigration-enforcement-near-schools/2026/02 /policy-politics/project-2025-group-targets-undocumented-students-access-to-free-education/2026/02 The conservative group put forward Project 2025, which has shaped Trump administration policy. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:58:15 GMT /policy-politics/project-2025-group-targets-undocumented-students-access-to-free-education/2026/02 /teaching-learning/opinion-the-world-seems-intent-on-stripping-teaching-of-its-sacredness-dont-let-it/2026/02 Christopher Emdin explains how to make school feel like a sanctuary in troubled times. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:09:16 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-the-world-seems-intent-on-stripping-teaching-of-its-sacredness-dont-let-it/2026/02 /policy-politics/75-000-undocumented-students-graduate-high-school-each-year-what-happens-next/2026/02 A new analysis estimates 90,000 undocumented students reach the end of high school each year. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:38:03 GMT /policy-politics/75-000-undocumented-students-graduate-high-school-each-year-what-happens-next/2026/02 /leadership/what-school-leaders-should-do-when-parents-are-detained-downloadable/2026/02 School leaders are increasingly in need of guidance due to heightened immigration enforcement. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:09:30 GMT /leadership/what-school-leaders-should-do-when-parents-are-detained-downloadable/2026/02 /policy-politics/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-sue-over-ice-activity-on-school-grounds-and-nearby/2026/02 The challenge targets the Trump administration's revocation of a policy that limited immigration enforcement at schools. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:43:20 GMT /policy-politics/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-sue-over-ice-activity-on-school-grounds-and-nearby/2026/02 /leadership/heightened-immigration-enforcement-is-weighing-on-most-principals/2026/01 A new survey of high school principals highlights how immigration enforcement is affecting schools. Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:22:31 GMT /leadership/heightened-immigration-enforcement-is-weighing-on-most-principals/2026/01 /leadership/band-aid-virtual-learning-how-some-schools-respond-when-ice-comes-to-town/2026/01 Experts say leaders must weigh multiple factors before offering virtual learning amid ICE fears. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:31:36 GMT /leadership/band-aid-virtual-learning-how-some-schools-respond-when-ice-comes-to-town/2026/01 /policy-politics/quiz-yourself-how-polarized-do-you-think-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-are/2026/01 The EdWeek Research Center examined the degree to which K-12 ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog are split along partisan lines. Quiz yourself and see the results. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:51 GMT /policy-politics/quiz-yourself-how-polarized-do-you-think-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-are/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-what-sort-of-nation-terrorizes-children-a-teachers-view-from-minneapolis/2026/01 My students live with the knowledge that anyone they love could be taken by ICE at any moment. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:47:43 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-sort-of-nation-terrorizes-children-a-teachers-view-from-minneapolis/2026/01 /teaching-learning/normal-looks-different-teaching-through-fear-in-minneapolis/2026/01 Tracy Byrd, a 9th grade English teacher, shares what teaching entails as federal agents patrol his city. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:08:49 GMT /teaching-learning/normal-looks-different-teaching-through-fear-in-minneapolis/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-what-trumps-100-000-visa-fee-could-mean-for-schools/2026/01 An expert on teacher migration explains the possible consequences for international teachers. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:20:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-what-trumps-100-000-visa-fee-could-mean-for-schools/2026/01 /leadership/why-this-leader-is-willing-to-risk-losing-his-job-to-support-immigrant-students/2026/01 This small Vermont district defies backlash to support immigrant families. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:16:23 GMT /leadership/why-this-leader-is-willing-to-risk-losing-his-job-to-support-immigrant-students/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-minnesota-students-are-living-in-perilous-times-2-teachers-explain/2026/01 The federal government is committing the "greatest constancy of deliberate community harm." Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:36:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-minnesota-students-are-living-in-perilous-times-2-teachers-explain/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-survival-mode-a-minnesota-teacher-of-the-year-decries-immigration-crackdowns/2026/01 Federal agents are creating trauma and chaos for our students and schools in Minneapolis. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:06:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-survival-mode-a-minnesota-teacher-of-the-year-decries-immigration-crackdowns/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-fear-is-a-thief-of-focus-a-teacher-on-the-impact-of-ice-and-renee-nicole-goods-death/2026/01 At a time that feels like a state of emergency, ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog are doing their best to protect students. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:03:56 GMT /leadership/opinion-fear-is-a-thief-of-focus-a-teacher-on-the-impact-of-ice-and-renee-nicole-goods-death/2026/01 /leadership/minneapolis-schools-close-in-wake-of-deadly-shooting-immigration-enforcement/2026/01 The districtwide closure marks a departure from schools' responses to ICE presence. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:23:59 GMT /leadership/minneapolis-schools-close-in-wake-of-deadly-shooting-immigration-enforcement/2026/01 /policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 State-level challenges to a landmark 1982 Supreme Court ruling are on the rise. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:02:41 GMT /policy-politics/undocumented-students-still-have-a-right-to-education-will-that-change-in-2026/2025/12 /leadership/what-surveys-revealed-this-year-about-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-and-immigration/2025/12 Immigration enforcement fueled fear, debate, and new pressures in schools. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:39:34 GMT /leadership/what-surveys-revealed-this-year-about-ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-and-immigration/2025/12 /teaching-learning/how-a-podcast-gives-newcomer-students-a-platform-and-a-path-to-belonging/2025/12 Six immigrant teenagers share their experiences of adjusting to life in a U.S. high school. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:13:56 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-podcast-gives-newcomer-students-a-platform-and-a-path-to-belonging/2025/12 /leadership/opinion-classrooms-sat-half-empty-how-ice-activity-turned-these-communities-upside-down/2025/12 Nothing is normal about teaching or learning in fear-plagued communities. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:51:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-classrooms-sat-half-empty-how-ice-activity-turned-these-communities-upside-down/2025/12