By creating resources, offering professional development opportunities, and organizing events, CUNY-IIE works to equip educators with the tools to better support immigrant-origin students.
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Key Immigration Issues Video
This video for PreK-12 educators describes registration guidelines and immigration laws, and offers suggestions for welcoming new students, including unaccompanied minors, responding to ICE, and advocacy strategies.
Refugees and Immigrants in Schools Video
This video shows how educators can address refugee issues inside and outside the classroom. Learn steps districts can take to include immigrant families in their children's education, plus students' suggestions for teachers.
Immigration in Elementary Schools Video
This video shows how a 1st/2nd grade bilingual teacher brings current immigration issues into her classroom through literature. Learn how schools can collaborate with immigrant advocacy organizations and connect with families.
Immigration in Secondary Schools Video
This video highlights a high school Dream Team and shows how other schools can start their own club for immigrant justice. Learn how a school counselor ensures undocumented students have college access and funding info.
Welcoming New Students: A Guide for Teachers, Created by Students Video
PS 212Q's Immigration and Education Leadership Team created 'How to Welcome a New Student,' a guide developed by third-graders for teachers. Students share practical tips on embracing and integrating immigrant newcomers into classrooms.
My Story, Our Story Video
Elementary students at PS 340X worked with families to showcase artifacts from their immigrant backgrounds. See the My Story, Our Story gallery featuring 150+ cultural stories and family histories.
Family Literacy Program Video
See how Children's School of Rochester's Family Literacy Program brings families into classrooms to compare education systems. Families discuss bilingual education and share their cultural perspectives.
Access for All: The Need for More Immigrant Educators Video
Listen to three immigrant college immigrant students reflect on support from undocumented educators, their dreams of teaching, and fears tied to immigration barriers.
Flipping the Script: Undocumented Immigrants are the Educators Video
Listen to three immigrant college immigrant students reflect on support from undocumented educators, their dreams of teaching, and fears tied to immigration barriers.
Redefining Teaching: Immigrant Community Educators Video
This video follows two community educators who redefine teaching through innovative, nontraditional paths, showing how immigrants uplift students and lead with hope and commitment despite barriers.
Undocumented Youth: Reshaping Education through Community Video
In this video, NYSYLC youth share how they empower immigrant peers through leadership development, educational advancement, and self-expression.
Community Educators in Action: MinKwon Center Video
The video highlights MinKwon Center’s Youth Empowerment Program, which serves as a space for immigrant youth to engage in advocacy and self-expression.
Beyond Status: Inspiring Stories of Resilience and Advocacy in Education Video
Watch two DACA recipients share career paths and journeys, showing how resilience and education inspire dreams and build supportive communities.
Visualizing the Undocumented Experience: Art as Education and Reflection Video
This video uncovers the world of two immigrant artists, as they weave their distinct narratives of resilience and transformation. It showcases how art becomes a tool of self-expression, education and advocacy.