Topic

Immigration

Almost half of California’s children live with at least one immigrant parent. In addition, thousands of Californian students from preschool to college are immigrants themselves. Immigrant families bring a wealth of language and cultural knowledge to California schools. Immigration policy also affects children. When families live with the fear of deportation, for example, it can severely affect children’s mental health and performance in school. California has pushed to make schools a welcoming place for immigrant families and students.

College & Careers

July 9, 2020

Thousands of California students could be forced to take in-person classes or leave the country

The state of California and the University of California are both suing the federal government over the policy.

Zaidee Stavely, Paula Kiley and Marisa Martinez

Student Well-Being

June 18, 2020

Supreme Court upholds DACA, protecting hundreds of thousands from deportation

The decision is a victory for DACA recipients who have been on edge for months.

Zaidee Stavely

Student Well-Being

January 31, 2020

California school officials reassure immigrant parents after ruling limiting benefits

School officials report families are concerned about signing up for school lunch and other services.

Zaidee Stavely

Student Well-Being

January 9, 2020

How Supreme Court DACA case could affect U.S. citizen children

Children’s health could be affected by Supreme Court DACA ruling, advocates say.

Zaidee Stavely

Student Well-Being

November 12, 2019

University of California will support undocumented students, even if DACA ends

UC considering ways to help undocumented students stay in school, if their DACA status is terminated.

Zaidee Stavely

Student Well-Being

November 8, 2019

University of California heads to Supreme Court to defend protections for undocumented immigrants

Thousands of California college students, graduates and employees would be at risk of deportation if DACA is terminated.

Zaidee Stavely

Student Well-Being

August 13, 2019

Federal government to restrict green cards for immigrants who could use food stamps or other aid in future

There is some evidence that California immigrant families are already disenrolling their children from public benefit programs, even though they are still eligible.

Zaidee Stavely

English Learners

March 27, 2019

In this California classroom, students teach each other their home languages — and learn acceptance

In a district with an increasing number of students from various countries, this Oakland teacher wants to foster communication.

Zaidee Stavely

Student Well-Being

January 30, 2019

California schools help unaccompanied immigrant students combat trauma, language barriers

Unaccompanied immigrant students face a daunting set of obstacles to finish high school. Many students have survived severe trauma in their home countries or missed years of school.

Zaidee Stavely

Legislation

November 29, 2018

In limbo, DACA students look to Congress again for help

A court decision this month requires the government to keep accepting DACA renewal applications, but the Trump administration is calling for the Supreme Court to step in. In the meantime, some young immigrants look to the newly elected House of Representatives.

Zaidee Stavely

Student Well-Being

November 14, 2018

Trump's proposed regulations limiting benefits for immigrants could hurt many US-born children

The Trump administration proposes to deny people green cards for using Medi-Cal or food stamps. Benefits received by U.S. citizen children cannot be taken into account, under the draft regulations. But experts say parents could pull hundreds of thousands of California children out of health and nutrition programs out of fear.

Zaidee Stavely

Elections and Education

October 25, 2018

Non-citizen parents hesitant to register for San Francisco’s school board elections

San Francisco is the only city in California where parents without U.S. citizenship are allowed to vote in school board elections, but only 49 registered, amid warnings that ICE could find their addresses.