Narratives of Fear: The Impact Mass Deportation Policies have on Teachers and Students (Stage 1, 10:35 AM)

• In Event: e-Lightning Ed-Talk Session 21 - Stage 1

Abstract

This research discusses the impact current mass deportation policies and anti-immigrant rhetoric are having on teachers and the students they teach. Latina/o immigrant families often live in intense fear and legal uncertainty due to heightened immigration policies, affecting the emotional well-being and academic outcomes of Latina/o/e students. Students’ fears and anxiety have become a powerful presence for teachers who bear the responsibility of caring for students. Using narrative inquiry as a methodology, this research examined the personal narratives of teachers, many who identity as Latina/o/e, on the overall impact these policies have on the unique role teachers play in negotiating political contexts as educators of immigrant students and their role in advancing compassionate and equitable practices.

Authors

• Theresa A. McGinnis, Hofstra

• Linda Gherardi, Hofstra University