In the News
Check out media coverage on CUNY-IIE's policy recommendations, advocacy, and work for educators and immigrant-origin students.
Op-Eds
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OPINION: Immigrant students are learning in fear. State lawmakers can help change that.
Authors: Sara P. López Amézquita & Tatyana Kleyn
Date: August 18, 2025
Publication: The74 -
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COMMENTARY: Protect multilingualism in our schools and communities
Authors: Tamara Alsace and Rachel Duff
Date: June 13, 2025
Publication: Times Union -
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OPINION: NY is poised to phase out Regents exam requirements. For English learners, especially, it’s past time.
Authors: Sunisa Nuonsy
Date: June 14, 2024
Publication: Chalkbeat -
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OPINION: Immigrant students need trained advisers to navigate the problematic college admissions process
Authors: Juan Carlos Perez
Date: April 29, 2024
Publication: The Hechinger Report -
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COMMENTARY: Quality bilingual education programs are essential for teachers, students
Authors: Tamara Alsace and Cecilia Espinosa
Date: February 23, 2024
Publication: Times Union -
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OPINION: We are facing a migrant mental health crisis. More school social workers could help.
Authors: Ashley Busone Rodríguez
Date: February 5, 2024
Publication: Chalkbeat -
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OPINION: To solve teacher shortages, let’s open pathways for immigrants so they can become educators and role models
Authors: Daniela Alulema
Date: November 14, 2023
Publication: The Hechinger Report
Media Mentions
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Common Questions Educators Have About Immigration, Answered
Media outlet: Education Week
Publication date: June 26, 2025 -
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Non-citizen educators in NYC fear new Trump immigration policies
Media outlet: Amsterdam News
Publication date: May 8, 2025 -
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Do Teachers’ Political Beliefs Shape Outcomes for English Learners?
Media outlet: Education Week
Publication date: May 1, 2025 -
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Undocumented Students Still Need Support
Media outlet: The Nation
Publication date: February 2, 2022
