Some Immigrant Parents Fear Losing Their Children Forever
The Atlantic
“Immigrant children separated from their parents can spend months, even years, in American foster homes. There have even been rare cases in which state officials have authorized permanent adoptions without notifying deported parents.”
Correct Name Pronunciation Matters to Students
Education Dive
“When teachers and peers mispronounce a student or classmate’s name, they can be doing more than stumbling — they can show a lack of respect for someone’s identity. That can have a negative impact on learning, how students feel about themselves, and potentially their future career.”
To Future White Teachers, Here’s a Resource Guide So You Don’t Have to Ask Your Co-workers to Explain Racism
Education Post
“I know it’s a tough spot to be in, to feel like you need to understand more about racism, but also know you shouldn’t be burdening the people of color around you with the job of teaching you, because, you know, you shouldn’t.”
‘You Are Still Black’: Charlottesville’s Racial Divide Hinders Students
The New York Times
“No matter how high your scores are or how many hours you put into your work, you are still black. There’s a whole system you’re up against. Every small victory just cuts a hole into that system reminding you how fragile it is. But it’s still there.”
Cherokee Nation Citizens Like Me Are Used to People Claiming Our Heritage. It’s Exhausting.
Vox
“Propagating the notion that a DNA test is all a person needs to be Native American is damaging to tribes and the sovereignty they have earned through years of struggle and strife.”
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