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European Immigrants in the United States
European immigrants in 2014 formed a shrinking share of U.S. arrivals, yet stood out for tending to be older, highly educated, and high earners.
New Education Legislation Includes Important Policies for English Learners, Potential Pitfalls for their Advocates
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act elevates English Learners in school accountability frameworks but devolves oversight to states, risking inconsistent implementation.
Senate Judiciary Testimony on Immigration Enforcement Priorities and Use of Prosecutorial Discretion
Immigrants in the Smart City: The Potential of City Digital Strategies to Facilitate Immigrant Integration
“Smart" city strategies in New York, London, and Barcelona show how digital tools can either bridge or widen the divide for immigrant integration.
Recent Court Rulings Block Deferred Action Programs and Raise Questions for Accessing Birthright Citizenship
Court fights over deferred action and birth certificates highlight how legal battles are reshaping executive power and practical access to U.S. citizenship.
Meeting the Education Needs of Rising Numbers of Newly Arrived Migrant Students in Europe and the United States
Rising refugee and migrant youth arrivals are straining schools on both sides of the Atlantic, with teacher shortages and limited reception capacity as the greatest obstacles.
Profile of Syrian Immigrants in the United States
Syrian immigrants are more educated and skilled than most immigrants. But high child poverty and low female workforce participation complicate this profile.
Transatlantic Symposium Report: Improving Instruction for Immigrant and Refugee Students in Secondary Schools
Immigrant and refugee students in secondary schools in Europe and the United States leave early at disproportionate rates. Stronger teacher training and coherent policy design could help close the gap.
12th Annual Immigration Law and Policy Conference
This annual conference offers timely policy and legal analysis and discussion on key immigration topics featuring panels with government officials, researchers, advocates, and other immigration experts.
Refugees and Asylees in the United States
Burma, Iraq, and Somalia were the top countries for U.S. refugee admissions in FY 2015; Texas and California were top initial resettlement states.
