Eight-year-old Wafa pays little attention in class and rarely completes her homework. Her teacher keeps trying new strategies to reach her, but ends up feeling frustrated. She must devote too much time to this new student who simply shows no interest in learning.Juan is an increasing behavior problem in his 7th-grade class. Since he arrived from Guatemala last year, he argues with everyone, including his friends; and he can explode violently with almost no provocation. His teacher worries about his lack of social skills.Such student behavior is not uncommon in classrooms with immigrants and refugees, and it often signals significant issues below the surface. A child who seems uninterested may actually be depressed, living
Go Beyond the Classroom to Help Immigrant and Refugee Students SucceedSchool-based mental health services that partner with families open doors to academic achievement.
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