SXSW EDU 2019
The Immigration Crisis Crosses Into the Classroom
Description:
Deportation, the border crisis, rising xenophobia have had a disastrous effect on immigrant families, especially Latino families. This extends into classrooms, where teachers must allay the concern and fears of students, especially in classes such as Social Studies and Civics. This panel outlines the challenges students, families and teachers face and how to help teachers through the use of specifically designed learning materials for families -- and exciting new video games in the classroom.
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Takeaways
- Explore how the crisis is making its way into the classroom and how this is hurting learning time and changing the role of the teacher
- Learn from teachers who have faced this crisis in their own classrooms to uncover practices that have worked, and their advice and practical tips
- Discover how non-profits and community based organizations are using on-the-ground and online to support families and students
Speakers
- Maria Alvarez, Vice President, Common Sense Latino
- Dennis Gonzalez, Director of Leadership Programs, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
- Ada Belanger, Social Studies Teacher, HS, Fox Lane High School
- Kelly Whitney, Chief Product and Partnerships Officer , iCivics
Organizer
Jacob Berkman, Founder, One Allen Communications
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