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Twice the Distance
First-In-Family Immigrant Students Face a Double Challenge When Applying to Colleges.
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The Fire Horse Girl
In this excerpt, the narrator, a young Chinese girl, poses as a boy with forged papers, trying to gain entry into the United States. When she realizes the American immigration agents are checking identity papers at the dock, she fights past them and runs for her life.
July 7, 2014
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Change for the Better: I dare to dream in NYC
In this essay, Nhi relates her experience of moving to the United States from Vietnam when she was in high school. Her story illustrates the value of perseverance and “putting yourself out there.”
December 22, 2015
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Follow the Stream
Schools foster a sense of belonging and achievement in the nomadic lives of migrant students.
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High Tech in Small Places
Computers and the Internet help rural schools bridge vast distances—both geographically and culturally. But the growing use of technology can create new problems as it solves old ones.
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Immigrant and Refugee Children: A Guide for Educators and School Support Staff
Now, more than ever, these vulnerable students need advocates in schools.
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Toolkit for "Demystifying the Mind"
Use these resources to be proactive in reducing the stigma around mental health issues and building resilience in your school community.