Schools at a Crossroad: Integration of Migrant Students in Belize

Näslund-Hadley, Emma; Elías, Alison; Café, Eduardo; Alonzo, Haydée

doi:10.18235/0002855

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“…60 Furthermore, the Dominican Republic uniquely sets a quota that no more than 20 percent of a firm's employees may be noncitizens and additionally limits foreign workers' employment in the public sector. 61 56 IOM, UNHCR, and SICA, Hallazgos del estudio de línea base sobre migración y desplazamiento en la región del SICA, 133 A 2021 comprehensive study by the IOM of labor migration mechanisms in the Caribbean found that 13 are currently in force, though not all are operational. 62 The study also notes that the creation of formal mechanisms for labor migration has been on the rise over the last two decades, often within multilateral frameworks.…”

Section: A Labor Migrationmentioning

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“…130 Belize, too, guarantees migrant children's right to education regardless of status, including them in provisions that make education mandatory until age 14. 131 The Belizean government has also established a bilateral agreement with Guatemala to facilitate the daily pendular migration of nationals from both countries in order to attend pre-primary, primary, or secondary school. 132 Despite this, a 2020 report published by IADB concluded that "Belize schooling falls below regional averages for both migrant and native households."…”

Section: B Access To Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…132 Despite this, a 2020 report published by IADB concluded that "Belize schooling falls below regional averages for both migrant and native households." 133 Across Caribbean countries, migrants and refugees generally have a right to an education, but there are gaps between policy and practice.…”

Section: B Access To Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Migration, Integration, and Diaspora Engagement in the Caribbean: A Policy Review

Lacarte¹,

Amaral²,

Chaves-González³

et al. 2023

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Migration has long been part of Caribbean nations reality. Often discussed in the context of emigration to North America and Europe, movements to and within the Caribbean are an equally important part of its history. In recent decades, climate change, natural disasters, and shifts in global mobility patterns have reshaped the migration landscape in the Caribbean. This document, produced by the Inter-American Bank (IDB) and the Migration Policy Institute (MPI), presents a policy review on migration in nine Caribbean countries, outlining challenges and opportunities for the integration of the migrant population and a successful engagement with diasporas to advance the development of the region.

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Section: A Labor Migrationmentioning

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confidence: 99%

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Migration, Integration, and Diaspora Engagement in the Caribbean: A Policy Review

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Chaves-González³

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“…Without the PSE, the students have no opportunity to continue their education beyond primary school. In Mrs. Po’s district, boys and girls attend primary school at nearly the same rate; however, the boys significantly outnumber girls in secondary school (Näslund-Hadley, Alonzo, & Martin, 2013). Although Mrs. Po openly shares her experiences with parents in her new village, shifting the village’s deep-rooted perceptions about the value of education and the impact it could have on the family’s financial well-being is a tremendous challenge.…”

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“…At all education levels in this region of Central America, Indigenous children attend school at a much lower rate than other ethnic groups. Approximately 40% of Indigenous children attend secondary school and less than 10% attend post-secondary institutions (Näslund-Hadley et al, 2013). Although there is a significant attendance gap between Indigenous people and other groups in the region, there is only a minor attendance gap between male and female enrollment at the primary level.…”

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Educational Leadership in a Mayan Village in Southern Belize: Challenges Faced by a Mayan Woman Principal

Oliveras-Ortiz

Hickey

2019

Journal of Cases in Educational Leadership

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A Mayan woman principal taking a position in a historically paternalistic village in Southern Belize faces inevitable challenges due to the cultural structure of the village. In this case, the challenges go beyond cultural norms. Mrs. Po, a Mopan woman leading a school in a Kekchi village, faces challenges related to her role as a teaching principal in a multigrade school, her lack of leadership preparation, the remoteness of the village, and the language barrier, among others. The reader is encouraged to ponder the myriad of issues that impact the principal’s efforts to improve the education system while working in a village where the community struggles to perceive the value of education.

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Refugee Students in Open and Distance Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic Through the Eyes of Turkish Teachers

NAZLI,

CULHA

2023

TOJDE

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This study was conducted to identify the problems faced by refugee students during Covid-19 pandemic in open and distance learning and the best examples of practices put into effect to cope with these problems cope and solutions recommended to eliminate these problems, in Turkiye. In the study, the phenomenological research design, which is one of a qualitative research method, was used. By using the criterion sampling technique, a total of 14 teachers who had refugee students were selected as the research participants. Interviews were held with the volunteer participants. The research data were collected by using a semistructured interview form. The descriptive analysis method was used in the analysis of the research data. According to the study findings, the refugee students who did not have the necessary educational technology facilities in open and distance learning process and could not get sufficient family support felt more deeply the language problems which is experienced also by them in face-to-face education. In order to help refugee students with these problems, some school administrations provided the refugee students with tablet and computer support within the bounds of their means. In order to alleviate the effects of the problems faced by refugee students, it is recommended to provide refugee students with educational technology support, making up education and psychological support.

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Schools at a Crossroad: Integration of Migrant Students in Belize

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Migration, Integration, and Diaspora Engagement in the Caribbean: A Policy Review

Migration, Integration, and Diaspora Engagement in the Caribbean: A Policy Review

Educational Leadership in a Mayan Village in Southern Belize: Challenges Faced by a Mayan Woman Principal

Refugee Students in Open and Distance Learning During the Covid-19 Pandemic Through the Eyes of Turkish Teachers

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