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.
English Learners
Immigrant Students Face Big Barriers to Success in High School
A new study highlights how schools in Massachusetts serve newly arrived immigrants in high school.
Recruitment & Retention
Why This Governor Wants to Ban H-1B Visas for Teachers—and Why Schools Use Them
Gov. Greg Abbott wants to ban schools from using H-1B visas to hire international teachers, a strategy used to fill key staffing gaps.
Equity & Diversity
Opinion
I Wasn't Ready When a New Slur Hit My Middle School Class. I Will Be Next Time
Anti-immigrant rhetoric does not stop at a school's gates, even where many students are immigrants.
School & District Management
Immigration Enforcement Takes Heavy Emotional Toll on K-12 Educators
A new report documents how keeping students safe and focused became difficult amid ICE presence.
School & District Management
ICE Raids Are Making Emergency Contacts Essential for Schools
Educators say schools can help families plan for what happens if parents are detained by ICE.
Social Studies
Trump Admin. Calls Popular Smithsonian History Teaching Materials 'Radical'
The White House criticized the Smithsonian's classroom lessons. But some teachers say the materials are invaluable.
School & District Management
Video
Two Principals, One Agenda: Keep Kids Safe From Immigration Action
Two principals talk to Education Week about how to work through the fear and chaos of ICE action.
Teaching Profession
Teachers' Union Approves New Fund to Help Immigrant Teachers
It's aimed at teachers who came to the country before 2007 under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Teaching Profession
Nation’s Largest Teachers’ Union Will Elect New Leader at Annual Confab
A primer to this year's nearly 7,000-delegate National Education Association Representative Assembly.
Families & the Community
As ICE Activity Rises, Schools Focus on Family Support
Since 2025, school districts have quickly adapted to shifting effects from federal immigration enforcement.
English Learners
Opinion
Immigrant Student Enrollment Is Falling. How Should Schools Respond?
Enrollment patterns may change, but schools still need to take care of their English learners.
School & District Management
From Our Research Center
Schools Saw Rising Student Anxiety From Immigration Enforcement in 2025-26
New national survey data from this spring found increased absences due to immigration enforcement.
States
How One State's Efforts to Limit Undocumented Students’ Rights Failed Again
Tennessee lawmakers failed to create legislation directly challenging federal law.
Student Absenteeism
Immigrant Students Fear Enforcement and Stay Out of School
An April working paper found that immigration enforcement increased absence rates.