Tibetan immigrants are learning to unite through clay art in an after-school program by the International Rescue Committee. However, fear grips families and school staff in New York as ICE raids and deportation threats escalate. Following President Trump’s policy changes, reports indicated a drop in school attendance among migrant children. Middle school teacher Ms. Flores noted that many ESL students are afraid to come to school. Despite over 40,000 migrant students enriching NYC schools, tensions remain high with recent ICE operations arresting immigrants, fostering fears among refugees and their families in the community.
The arrival of migrant children is seen as a boost to schools facing enrollment issues, yet fear persists in communities due to recent ICE actions.
Teachers report a significant drop in attendance among immigrant students due to heightened fears surrounding ICE raids and deportation threats.
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