Officials estimate that more than 36,000 migrant students have enrolled in New York City public schools over the past two years.
What challenges are these new students facing? And what are schools doing to support them? This student-reported episode explores these questions through conversations with students, educators, and a journalist who's been covering the issue.
Segment A
Chalkbeat Reporter Michael Elsen-Rooney breaks down the issue and how the broader media narratives don't necessarily reflect experiences on the ground. (6 min)
Segment B
Student reporter Jose Santana interviews a Claremont International High School student about her transition to the school system and how one program has made a big difference. (9 min)
Segment C
Student reporter Bernie Carmona talks to Sunisa Nuosy, a former international high school teacher about the joys and challenges of educating immigrant students. (7 min)
Additional reading:
• Read this story about students from NYC’s largest school for newcomer immigrants as they push for a change in the school name
• Read this first-person story from an educator advocating for more school social workers to support NYC migrant students
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Episode 5: "Being forgotten"
Episode 4: "Easier to not do the work"
Episode 3: "Don't even know where to find it"
Episode 2: "No laptop and no internet"
Episode 1: "Suddenly, everything changed"
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Episode 4: Aiyanna
Episode 3: Adriana
Episode 2: Javi
Episode 1: Steph
Preview: Season 3
Extra Credit: Chancellor Carranza
Extra Credit: One Homeless Student's Journey
Episode 4: Three Stops on the A Train
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