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Destination-Country Policies to Foster Diaspora Engagement in Development

Few Western destination countries sustain diaspora-for-development programs. Patience, capacity support, and long-term commitment are key to success.

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Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United States

This collection showcases some of the most frequently used data on immigrants and immigration to the United States around the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Promoting the Inclusion of Europe’s Migrants and Minorities in Arts and Culture

Europe's cultural institutions trail societal diversity. Anti-racism movements and the COVID-19 pandemic have heightened the push to include migrants and minorities in the arts.

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Opportunities Exist to Better Reach Dual Language Learner and Immigrant Families through Home Visiting Programs

Home visiting programs can offer critical integration-related supports, yet many Dual Language Learner (DLL) and immigrant families are known to be underserved. With reauthorization of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Child Home Visiting (MIECHV) program looming, Congress has an important opportunity to support families with young children—many of whom are still struggling with challenges exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Straight Path to Legal Permanent Residence for Afghan Evacuees Would Build on Strong U.S. Precedent

Dating to the 1950s, Congress on multiple occasions has provided a direct path to permanent residence for Hungarians, Vietnamese, Cubans, and others fleeing upheaval in their countries. Given this precedent, this commentary suggests Congress should act to provide a more secure future for the more than 72,000 Afghans who were airlifted to the United States under an uncertain immigration status known as parole.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

A Latina high school student in a green shirt sits at a desk and takes a test; other students do the same in the background