Immigration in Elementary Schools
Watch the Video
This video shows how a 1st/2nd grade bilingual teacher brings current immigration issues into her classroom through literature. The video also shows how schools can collaborate with immigrant advocacy organizations, and make stronger connections with families.
About the Video Series
CUNY-IIE has worked together with educators and community members to create professional development modules around the Supporting Immigrants in Schools Video Series videos: Key Immigration Issues, Immigration in Elementary Schools, Immigration in Secondary Schools, and Refugees and Immigrants in Schools.
Each module features a set of activities and guides to help educators learn, act, and advocate in the classroom.
Check Out the Accompanying Module
This professional development module supports educators in developing stronger relationships with immigrant students and families and collaborating with community-based partners to understand and advocate for their needs.
The module also focuses on using children’s literature to discuss current immigration issues in a developmentally appropriate way.
