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Seeking Safety: Regional Protection Options for Central Americans
Speakers offered analysis on regional resettlement and humanitarian channels for Central Americans, along with specific actions the United States and Canada could take.
Testing Disrupted: Assessment of English Learners Complicated by Pandemic
Marking the release of a report examining the assessment of English Learner (EL) students after pandemic-induced disruptions, this webinar examines ELs’ learning experiences during the 2020-21 academic year and their performance and participation in statewide testing, and how schools are using data to inform interventions and instruction this year.
Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the United States
Sub-Saharan African immigrants in the United States tend to be highly educated and have significant English proficiency. Yet they face persistent income gaps.
Better Responses to Differing Immigration Statuses: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices
Two-generation (2Gen) service providers working with mixed-status families must train staff on eligibility, protect client data, and build partnerships to provide wraparound supports.
Building Trust with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices
Hiring staff from immigrant communities, offering integrated services, and creating safe spaces are the core strategies that two-generation (2Gen) programs use to earn family trust.
COVID-19 and the State of Global Mobility in 2021
Vaccines spurred a partial recovery of global mobility in 2021, but irregular migrants and asylum seekers remained the most excluded from pandemic relief and reopened travel.
Cultural Competency Secrets to Success with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices
Cultural tailoring is essential for U.S. two-generation (2Gen) organizations seeking authentic engagement with immigrant and refugee families.
English Learner Testing during the Pandemic: An Early Readout and Look Ahead
COVID-19 hit English Learner (EL) students in U.S. schools hardest, widening gaps and stalling language growth. State test data reveal inequities that targeted recovery plans must address.
From Fear to Solidarity: The Difficulty in Shifting Public Narratives about Refugees
Public solidarity with refugees is fragile. Messaging campaigns often backfire, and durable support requires addressing anxieties, equity, and long-term integration.
Growing Language Skills with Immigrant and Refugee Families: Spreading and Adapting 2Gen Working Practices
A 2021 survey of 125 U.S. organizations found wide gaps between family languages spoken and services offered; flexible, culturally responsive two-generation (2Gen) programs can help.
