Education + Immigration Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

November 21, 2009

“They” Are “Us”: The Devastating Effects of Broken Immigration Policy on Children in Immigrant Families

October 28, 2009

Immigrant Children Lost in Education Reform – interview with Ruby Takanishi, president and chief executive officer of Foundation for Child Development

August 27, 2009

Health care, immigration, energy and other issues were among the topics of discussion as U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., met on Friday with members of the Grand Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

April 22, 2009

The College Board, an association of 5,000 colleges and universities and the creator of the SAT, has publicly endorsed the “DREAM Act,” which would give undocumented students who graduate from high schools in this country and attend college or serve in the military a path toward legalization

April 15, 2009

Nearly 75% of illegal immigrants’ children were born in the USA and are citizens, according to a report released Tuesday by the Pew Hispanic Center. – (nice interactive map)

January 26, 2009

In School for the First Time, Teenage Immigrants Struggle

May 22, 2008

What will become of Postville’s undocumented students? – Iowa

May 15, 2008

“It’s as if they had five kids, maybe 10 kids, die in their class because they’re not there anymore. That’s what it’s like…it’s like a natural disaster,” Walz said. – Postville principal still seeing impact of immigration raid

May 14, 2008

Learning the Language: An Immigration Raid and a Subpoena in Postville, Iowa

May 13, 2008

Immigration raid: State agency gathered student data last month – Postville, Iowa

May 8, 2008

Are Immigration Authorities Going After School Children Now? – If true, then it’s hard to imagine the cruelty that resides in these people’s hearts

Berkeley students protest ICE raids – California

April 10, 2008

Assault Over Immigration Poster Refuted – + video link – (this Texas middle school incident was picked up by many bloggers and other sites but I held back for some reason – now I am glad I did)

April 7, 2008

Research looks at costs, resources for educating immigrants in Carolinas

March 9, 2008

Immigration crackdowns in Irving, Farmers Branch followed rise in Latino students – Texas

March 5, 2008

Did You Know? Sometime in the coming months, a single music label, Universal Music, will control almost half of the U.S. Latin music marketplace. – because of recent laws

New Mexican Town Split Over Immigrant’s Removal

February 20, 2008

Does immigration law unfairly affect state students? – Oklahoma

February 18, 2008

Student’s deportation roils New Mexico town

February 11, 2008

Undocumented students share their stories – watch the video about the book “Documented Dreams”

January 15, 2008

Irving ISD foresees drop in enrollment – (can you guess why?)

January 14, 2008

Filling the Void After High School – (65,000 illegal immigrants graduate from U.S. high schools every year)

January 11, 2008

Immigration Fallout Seen In Schools – Phoenix

January 9, 2008

Law Protects Right For Children Of Illegal Immigrants To Attend Arkansas Schools

January 3, 2008

Latinos seek programs on citizenship, English – Appleton, Wisconsin

December 13, 2007

Roswell officer removed from school after calling immigration on student – New Mexico

October 30, 2007

Grupo Salinas and Fundacion Azteca America Sign Landmark English-as-a-Second- Language Agreement With the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) to Benefit US Latinos

October 17, 2007

Immigration law cited for enrollment decline – Mesa, Arizona – (1,295 fewer students could = $5 million less for district)

October 4, 2007

Deportation fears reaching schools – Irving parents withdrawing kids, may keep them out – Texas

September 25, 2007

Why Mexican schools should matter to us – Over time, Calderón’s tax reform move could help curb immigration flow

July 19, 2007

Cost of educating illegals is targeted – Utah

June 17, 2007

Migrant education shows young Hispanics striving to assimilate

May 23, 2007

Audit Claims High Cost of Illegal Immigrants on Utah Schools – (Audio)

April 30, 2007

California students urged to avoid May 1 immigration rallies

April 8, 2007

Immigrant students use writing to open a window into their world – Houston

April 2, 2007

Immigration, education big concerns for Hispanic festival celebrants – Waco, Texas

March 19, 2007

Crossing the language barrier – South Carolina

February 22, 2007

Latina Lista: Getting Down to the Business of Educating Todays Undocumented Immigrants can Save Tomorrows American Dream

January 23, 2007

Audit will examine cost of undocumented immigrants in Utah schools

December 15, 2006

Mexican and U.S. church leaders to lead immigration conference here Jan. 18-19 – University of St. Thomas, Minnesota USA

Schools serving as “safe haven” after Swift raid – Marshalltown, Iowa

Kids of those arrested in Marshalltown skip school – Iowa

December 13, 2006

Superintendent emphasizes school safety, routine (after raid) – Grand Island, Nebraska

Anxiety ripples through local schools in wake of ICE raid – Greeley, Colorado

November 30, 2006

The Immigration Answer? It’s in Mexico’s Classrooms

November 16, 2006

FB migrant rules could cost schools – Farmers Branch, Texas

November 15, 2006

Immigration issue growing in SEK – Pittsburg, Kansas

November 14, 2006

Nine universities combine for border consortium

October 29, 2006

Their 1st priority is 2nd language – San Luis Obispo County, California

October 10, 2006

Columbia Protesters Cry Foul at Threat of Discipline

Columbia University group defends Minuteman speech protest – New York

Speakers Call for ‘Balanced’ Approach to Immigration During UCF Forum – Florida

October 2, 2006

Immigrants fill classrooms – North Carolina (ESL classrooms that is)

September 28, 2006

Court asked to revive suit over tuition for illegal immigrants – Kansas

September 13, 2006

Gubernatorial candidate Barnett: Illegal immigrants shouldn’t pay in-state tuition rates – Kansas

September 5, 2006

Latino brothers tackle learning curve in Longview, Washington State

From migrant to mainstream. Many young workers leave farm fields for classrooms, better lives. (Good article out of Michigan)

Some (25%) schools still require student Social Security number in New Jersey even though the state dept. says they cannot

August 31, 2006

Financial aid for illegal immigrants? in California

August 30, 2006

Lawmakers approve financial aid to illegal immigrants in California

August 25, 2006

As immigration booms, so do English classes

August 17, 2006

Immigration to be key course topic at Midland College in Texas

August 13, 2006

Need for English divides immigrants

August 10, 2006

Latina Lista: Oklahoma Legislator Wants to Deny College to Undocumented Students ”” One Such Student Speaks Out

August 5, 2006

Immigrants enter college with appetite for success

July 28, 2006

Government requiring New York immigrant kids to take regular English test

July 24, 2006

Access to higher ed improves even as immigration reform stalls

July 23, 2006

Latino parents receive apology. Civil rights: Parents complained that school asked students about their immigration status. Salt Lake City, Utah

July 21, 2006

More immigrants opt to learn English in El Paso, Texas

July 6, 2006

Comptroller Complains About Cost Of Educating Immigrants in Maryland

July 5, 2006

Teens’ possible illegal status nixes entry in robotics contest. Phoenix, Arizona

June 23, 2006

Lawmaker: Illegal immigrants shouldn’t get in-state tuition in Texas

June 15, 2006

Learning English is top migrant issue. Orleans, Wayne County towns included in Cornell study. New York

June 14, 2006

Undocumented grads face obstacles in Texas

May 15, 2006

Nebraska Race Turned on Illegal-Alien Tuition

May 8, 2006

Immigrant students lament dead end. They push for bill that would open up job prospects for those who are in U.S. illegally

April 26, 2006

St. Norbert tackles immigration issue. Wisconsin

April 17, 2006

Private university planned for illegal immigrants in Phoenix, Arizona

April 13, 2006

Immigration Issues Explored At University of South Dakota Forum

April 12, 2006

Lincoln Latinos talk, don’t walk. Teacher offers students an alternative to protest in Des Moines, Iowa

Immigration battle gives new hope to undocumented students

April 11, 2006

About 200 students at O’Connell Middle School in Lakewood, and some parents, protested Tuesday morning after they said the principal said Hispanic immigrants should go back to Mexico. Lakewood, Colorado

Latina Lista: Latino Student Commits Suicide After School Officials Threaten Punishments for Participating in School Walkouts

Her college dream is slipping away. After years in Iowa schools, Sandra watches Congress holds her future in its hands

Tecumseh students worried about immigration proposals in Lafayette, Indiana

Immigrant Students Have a Dream » VivirLatino

April 4, 2006

[A Closer Look]: Case threatens education for undocumented in California

March 30, 2006

Mexican flag fuels immigration debate. Mexican flags divisive topic as principal shows his support for student protests

Oceanside schools ordered closed after immigration protests. California

March 29, 2006

Immigrants in Franklin County want to learn English. Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

March 22, 2006

IMMIGRATION MATTERS: Test Newcomer Kids, But First Give Them a Break

March 21, 2006

Facing the threat of deportation. The story of one UCLA student. California

March 14, 2006

Hancock examines status of Latino immigrants at symposium

February 24, 2006

New Bill Set to Give Special Help to Undocumented Immigrant Students. California

January 31, 2006

Bill to bar illegal immigrants from public colleges advances in Virginia

January 30, 2006

“Latino students from around the state” (Georgia) “are petitioning the U.S. Senate for support for an act that could grant illegal immigrants legal status for six years after high school graduation.”

January 10, 2006

Educating illegals: Who pays? Arizona

December 12, 2005

Collegians Get By Despite Illegal Status. California

October 14, 2005

Immigration status can cost teens their dreams

September 30, 2005

Increase in immigrants challenge schools. North Carolina

September 26, 2005

Colleges should set aim higher. Educating children of illegal immigrants will lead to more productive Americans

September 23, 2005

Hispanic Leaders Warn Tuition Law May Be Repealed

July 27, 2005

Immigrants jam English classes. Arizona