With threats of a federal 'surge,' absences spiked on Thursday among Oakland's immigrant students
Reports of federal immigration agents arriving in the East Bay led many immigrant families in Oakland to keep children home, sharply increasing newcomer and English learner absences.
A 'palpable fear around attendance' for Oakland's immigrant students
Newly arrived immigrant students in Oakland face intensified deportation fears, causing absenteeism, work over education, and increased mental health and case-management needs.
Immigrant from Guinea is at least 3rd NYC public school student detained by ICE this year
City leaders are expected to rally Thursday in Lower Manhattan to demand the release of another New York City public school student who was detained by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.