Protecting Immigrant Students’ Right to Learn: A Spotlight on the Denver Metro Area

Session Type: Invited Speaker Session

Abstract

Because of Denver’s reputation for being welcoming to newcomers, the Denver Metro Area has been targeted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. There have been several raids that have greatly impacted immigrant children's right to learn in the Denver Metro Area. The session brings together researchers and practitioners to examine the history of education for immigrant and bilingual populations, the research on immigrant students’ right to learn, how immigrant students are currently being impacted by the current political environment, and how we can continue to support bilingual and immigrant students in the face of ongoing threats to our democracy.

Sub Unit

• Spotlight on Denver and the Region

Chair

• Marvin Lynn, University of Colorado - Denver

Participants

• Lucinda A. Soltero-Gonzalez, University of Colorado - Denver

• Adria Padilla-Chavez, University of Colorado - Boulder

• Christopher Carson, University of Colorado - Denver

• Alex Marrero, Denver Public Schools