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The Educational and Mental Health Needs of Syrian Refugee Children
Syrian refugee children face severe educational disruption and trauma—nearly half display PTSD symptoms—and need sustained, culturally tailored support in host countries.
Unaccompanied Child Migrants in U.S. Communities, Immigration Court, and Schools
The U.S. immigration court system has failed to resolve most unaccompanied children's legal status, leaving communities and schools with minimal federal support.
The Academic Engagement of Newly Arriving Somali Bantu Students in a U.S. Elementary School
Somali Bantu children's school disruptions stem from unfamiliarity with formal schooling—not disinterest—a finding that demands new approaches from teachers and schools.
Ten Facts About U.S. Refugee Resettlement
Despite funding constraints, the U.S. refugee resettlement program achieves broad self-sufficiency, though outcomes vary substantially by origin group.
The Educational Experiences of Refugee Children in Countries of First Asylum
Disrupted schooling and language barriers in first-asylum countries shape refugee children's readiness for U.S. education but remain largely hidden from their teachers.
Migrants Deported from the United States and Mexico to the Northern Triangle: A Statistical and Socioeconomic Profile
Mexico is intercepting more northern Central American migrants before the U.S. border. But shifting flows without addressing root causes is not a lasting solution.
The Impact of Discrimination on the Early Schooling Experiences of Children from Immigrant Families
Personal and structural discrimination in early schooling damages the development, academic trajectories, and sense of belonging of young children from immigrant families.
Economic, Social, and Health Effects of Discrimination on Latino Immigrant Families
Discrimination against Latino immigrant families produces cascading economic, health, and social harms. Still, strong ethnic identity can buffer these effects.
Health and Social Service Needs of U.S.-Citizen Children with Detained or Deported Immigrant Parents
U.S.-citizen children of deported parents face cascading harm—hardship, mental health crises, and instability. Schools represent the most trusted site for delivering services.
Implications of Immigration Enforcement Activities for the Well-Being of Children in Immigrant Families: A Review of the Literature
Parental deportation inflicts trauma and family dissolution on children of unauthorized immigrants. For many, health and social services remain structurally out of reach.
