Schools Should Have Set Protocol for Educating and Retaining Immigrant Students, Educators Say: Schools need to have a protocol for educating and retaining immigrant students — documented and undocumented — and they must also engage in community outreach initiatives to build up trust among immigrant families, National Education Association (NEA) leaders and educators said during a panel on Friday at the organization’s annual conference in Washington, D.C.
At “The Challenges of Educating Immigrant Students” session, one of many that allowed educators to discuss key issues affecting public education, panelists highlighted the special needs of immigrant children seeking an education in American schools.
“These kids are bright and smart but they may lack the language skills to shine,” said Jeanne Batalova, a policy analyst with the Washington, D.C.-based organization, Migration Policy Institute (MPI).
The nonprofit think tank explores the movement of people worldwide and brainstorms appropriate responses to the challenges and opportunities large-scale migration presents to communities around the globe.
