The Administrator's Role: Supporting Immigrant Students
Administrators at the school and district level have an important role to play when it comes to supporting immigrant students. Not only can they have an impact on how resources for staff, language interpretation, and program support are used, but they set the tone for the building or district. Learn more from administrators who have worked hard to create a welcoming environment for their families from these resources.
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Related News Headlines
- How Should Schools Respond to the Concerns of Undocumented Families? (Education Week)
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- I know the fears of immigrants in the schools I oversee. I was undocumented myself. (The Washington Post)