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Bridging the Digital Divide for U.S. Children in Immigrant Families
Taking stock of lessons learned about remote learning during the pandemic, this webinar examined how governments, schools, and service providers can advance digital equity for children in immigrant families.
Mounting Backlogs Undermine U.S. Immigration System and Impede Biden Policy Changes
Immigration case backlogs reached record levels across the U.S. government, slowing legal immigration and threatening to derail the Biden policy agenda.
South American Immigrants in the United States
South America's 3.4 million U.S. immigrants as of 2019 are part of a growing and diversifying population, driven by Venezuela's crisis and economic pressures.
Black Immigrants in the United States Face Hurdles, but Outcomes Vary by City
Black immigrants in the United States face compounding racial and immigrant disadvantages, but city-level policies significantly shape their economic outcomes.
A Note of Caution about Exaggerating the Climate-Migration Link
Are widely cited projections of climate-driven migration supported by evidence—and what do we risk missing if they are not?
The Increasing Use of Artificial Intelligence in Border Zones Prompts Privacy Questions
Governments are rapidly deploying AI at borders, but regulation lags far behind, raising privacy and human-rights concerns.
A Parent’s Guide to English Learner Assessments
English Learner students take two required annual exams, an English proficiency test and academic assessments. Pandemic disruptions complicated results in 2020–21.
Advancing Digital Equity among Immigrant-Origin Youth
This report examines digital equity barriers facing immigrant-origin youth in the United States and offers recommendations to help schools and policymakers close technology gaps.
Four Years of Profound Change: Immigration Policy during the Trump Presidency
President Donald Trump's administration completed 472 executive actions from 2017 to 2021, narrowing humanitarian protections and restricting legal immigration.
The IELCE Program: Understanding Its Design and Challenges in Meeting Immigrant Learners’ Needs
The Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE) program struggles to reach immigrant learners because entry barriers are high and enrollment low.