Immigrants
Education news, analysis, and opinion about immigrants, immigrants’ children and immigration
Which States Are Challenging Undocumented Students’ Right to Free Education?
States are reviving efforts to challenge the 1982 Plyler v. Doe ruling that guarantees undocumented students a free, public education.
Law & Courts
Supreme Court Case on Birthright Citizenship Sparks Fears for School Funding
The justices are weighing whether to allow nationwide injunctions of President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
School & District Management
Opinion
Denver Superintendent: Why We Sued the Federal Government
Education leaders shouldn't remain apolitical in the face of immigration enforcement changes and other threats from the Trump administration.
English Learners
Do Teachers' Political Beliefs Shape Outcomes for English Learners?
Educators and experts spoke about the implications behind teachers opposing federal mandates on English learners and immigrant students.
States
What States Can Learn from Tennessee’s Fight Over Undocumented Students
Legislative action challenging undocumented students' right to a free, public education hit a snag in Tennessee.
Student Well-Being
4 Ways Schools Can Ease Student Anxiety During Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Changes in the federal immigration enforcement landscape can cause increased anxiety among all students
School & District Management
School Leaders Look Out for Students as Trump Steps Up Immigration Enforcement
Experts say there are steps schools can take to proactively address mental health concerns stemming from ramped-up immigration enforcement.
English Learners
Opinion
English Learners May Feel Under Attack. Teachers Can Help Ease Their Fear
In a hostile political climate, teachers can best help their students by maintaining familiar routines.
Budget & Finance
What Trump's Mass Deportations Could Mean for School Budgets
Federal threats against immigrants could depress local and state funding for schools and cause a spike in chronic absenteeism.
English Learners
Data
Political Divides Shape Educators’ Views on English Learners’ Rights
Educators are divided along political lines on rights for English learners and immigrant students, an EdWeek Research Center survey found.
Federal
Can Trump Do That? Which Actions on Education Are Legal, and Which Ones Aren't
A guide to President Trump's actions and whether or not they're legal or constitutional.
Teaching
Opinion
Let Us 'Talk Openly': What Students Want Right Now
Fearful, students explain that they want educators to help them understand what's going on.
Teaching Profession
Teaching in 2025: ‘Every Day Is a Crazy Day. It’s Fine.’
The profession is changing, and it's more challenging than ever. Resilient teachers are adapting. But at what cost?
Student Well-Being
Opinion
A Child Took Her Own Life After Being Bullied. Schools Must Take Notice
Making sure that children are safe in schools is not a political issue, it is a matter of humanity.
States
Proof of Legal Status to Enroll in an Oklahoma School? It's Complicated
Public schools don’t track the number of undocumented students enrolled due to a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision.