Overview

Millions of students of noncitizen status or with undocumented family members experience financial, cultural, and socioemotional hardships that can result in profoundly adverse effects upon their academic performances and emotional well-being. In turn, teachers, counselors, and school leaders have deep concerns about the impact of immigration law on their students’ lives both within and outside of school. This book answers many questions that educators have asked of the author, who is a former teacher and legal advocate for ELL families, including the differences among immigrant, refugee, green card, and undocumented students; the right of a school to deny immigration officers entry to the building; and the ways that teachers and school leaders can connect families to services that could improve their students’ lives. The author also clears up misconceptions and provides useful information on the specific challenges, dangers, and benefits of each noncitizen category and their impacts on students. He notes protections provided by law, even for the undocumented, with classroom scenarios that bring student issues to life. This essential resource clarifies the law in plain, accessible language with practical suggestions on agencies and resources that schools can access, or direct families to, for advocacy and other supports. It is truly a resource that belongs in every school. Book Features: Offers a clear and concise explanation of immigration law and policy for teachers and school personnel. Grounds the law and policy with real-life scenarios educators could encounter in their school or classroom. Provides educators at every level with information they can use to advocate for their students and direct them toward needed services. Offers helpful teacher and school “takeaway” sections.

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Author:   Greg Cunningham
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
Imprint:   Teachers' College Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.181kg
ISBN:  

9780807765388

ISBN 10:   0807765384
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   06 August 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Contents Introduction 1 PART I: IMMIGRATION STATUS AS A LEGAL CONSTRUCT 7 1.  Citizenship and Lawful Permanent Residence 13 Three Paths to Citizenship 13 Lawful Permanent Residence 15 Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: A Clearer Understanding of Citizenship and Lawful Permanent Residence 18 2.  Non-Permanent Status 19 Lawful Nonimmigrants 20 Refugees and Asylees 23 Undocumented Immigrants 31 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) 35 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) 39 A Note on Jurisdiction 40 Compact of Free Association 40 Seeking Legal Advice 41 Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: The Value of Understanding Status 42 Part I Epilogue: Scenarios Revisited 44 PART II: STATUS AND LIMITS 45 3.  Limits on Activity 47 Participation in the Public Square 47 Movement Within and In and Out of the United States 47 4.  Benefits and Their Limitations 49 Federal Benefits 50 State Benefits 52 Benefits for School-Age Children 52 Student Financial Aid 53 5.  The Immigration Consequences of Noncitizens’ Criminal Activity 56 Crimes That Can Lead to Removal 56 Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: The Value of Understanding Limits to Status 58 Part II Epilogue: Scenarios Revisited 59 PART III: NONCITIZENS AND CIVIL RIGHTS 61 6.  The Powers of Immigration Officers 63 Extending the Reach of DHS 64 7.  Know Your Rights 68 Individual Rights 68 ICE and Schools 69 Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: The Value of Understanding Noncitizens and Civil Rights 69 Part III Epilogue: Scenario Revisited 70 PART IV: HOW WE GOT HERE 71 8.  Immigration Law and Plenary Power 73 The Supreme Court and Clarification of Jurisdiction over Immigration Law 74 9.  The Hart-Celler Act and the Rise of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in the 21st Century 78 Enhanced Border Security Under Trump 80 Enhanced Interior Enforcement Under Trump 81 Conclusion and Teacher Takeaway: Anti-Immigrant Feelings and a Growing Immigrant Population 84 PART V: RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY 87 10.  Agencies and Organizations 89 Get to Know Your Refugee Resettlement Agencies 89 After Resettlement 90 Public Assistance 91 Student Financial Aid 91 Mutual Assistance Associations 92 Immigration Services 92 Domestic Violence Services 93 Local Law Enforcement 93 Other Services 94 Conclusion 95 References 97 Index 111 About the Author 120

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""As the anti-immigrant climate persists regardless of leadership changes in the United States, in the book What Educators Need to Know About Immigration Law: Supporting Immigrant, Undocumented, and Refugee Students, Greg Cunningham provides an important introduction to the aspects of immigration law that are applicable to the work of K-12 educators."" -- Teachers College Record ""Written by Greg Cunningham, a former middle school teacher who holds a master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and currently works in immigration law, the book can help educators at all levels better understand the complex topic of immigration law in our country."" --NASSP Principal Leadership

"""Written by Greg Cunningham, a former middle school teacher who holds a master's degree in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and currently works in immigration law, the book can help educators at all levels better understand the complex topic of immigration law in our country."" --NASSP Principal Leadership"

Author Information

Greg Cunningham, a former middle school teacher with a master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), is a conference speaker and frequent guest speaker in schools of education and other educational organizations. He is a senior paralegal with the immigration law firm of Quiroga Law Office, PLLC, in Washington State.

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