Empower educators to teach immigration

Abstract

Over the past decades, U.S. immigration has changed significantly, yet the way we teach about immigration in schools has changed little. The American Immigration Council has developed a two-year program on Long Island, an area experiencing an increase of new arrivals and anti-immigrant sentiment. The program empowers teachers with the knowledge to teach immigration factually and critically. Results have demonstrated an increased understanding of immigration, and a change in attitudes among participating students and teachers.