International data show what happens when access to education is restricted. In Malaysia, undocumented children are barred from public schools, driving low literacy. In the DR, ID rules exclude many from school and jobs. In the US, Plyler helps ensure stability. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gJM650YTB2b

Family detention & separation are linked to serious mental health harms in children, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep disruption, developmental regression, & more. Trauma can persist after release, affecting learning, behavior, & wellbeing. Learn more: https://ow.ly/KWrA50YQg8m

Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy. For over 40 years, Plyler v. Doe has upheld that all children—regardless of status—have a right to education. Exclusion impacts workforce, public health, and economic stability. Learn more: https://ow.ly/uLQF50YQg8c

In 2021, CEP examined standards for shelters serving unaccompanied immigrant children through a child development lens. We found key gaps in discipline policies—13 of 16 states didn’t prohibit seclusion, and some met none of our indicators. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Xzzw50YQfS8

As highlighted by the National Governors Association, early care & education systems face expiring COVID funds, rising costs, and admin burdens. These pressures shape access to stable, high-quality care. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sAjk50YQc5Z https://ow.ly/Hp1Z50YQc5Y

Ensuring all children can access public education is critical. Restricting access could mean 📉$1T lost, ⬇️750K fewer workers, and 📈$24B in healthcare costs. Global evidence shows more poverty, not less immigration. Read more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/the-right-to-education-for-all-Plyler-v-Doe

In 2021, CEP found gaps between best practices & shelter standards for unaccompanied children, including discipline. Some states allow restraint & seclusion with few limits. Stronger oversight is needed to protect children. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/unaccompanied-migrant-children

Undocumented students are <2% of U.S. K–12 enrollment, yet families contributed $75.7B in taxes and Plyler beneficiaries added $2.7T to GDP. Education access isn’t just moral—it’s an economic investment. Read more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/the-right-to-education-for-all-Plyler-v-Doe

Public education is a cornerstone of our democracy. For 40+ years, Plyler v. Doe has ensured access for all children. Why it matters: Exclusion harms students, our workforce, public health, and the economy. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/the-right-to-education-for-all-Plyler-v-Doe

Access to education transforms lives and communities. Students protected under Plyler v. Doe go from classrooms to careers: 🍎 teaching ❤️‍🩹 healthcare 💵 local economies Policy decisions shape these trajectories. Read more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/the-right-to-education-for-all-Plyler-v-Doe

All kids deserve access to public education. Restricting access: 📉$1T loss ⬇️750K fewer workers 📈$24B higher healthcare costs. Global evidence shows more poverty, not less immigration. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/the-right-to-education-for-all-Plyler-v-Doe

Recent analyses show that: • Undocumented students are <2% of U.S. K–12 enrollment • In 2022, undocumented families paid $75.7B in taxes • Plyler v. Doe beneficiaries added $2.7T to U.S. GDP Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/the-right-to-education-for-all-Plyler-v-Doe

For 40+ years, Plyler v. Doe has affirmed that all kids—regardless of immigration status—have a right to education. When any child is excluded, it impacts public health, workforce, & long-term economic stability. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/the-right-to-education-for-all-Plyler-v-Doe

Our new report (coming soon) breaks down why access to education for all children who live in the U.S. still matters—and what’s at stake if this basic tenant of opportunity is weakened. 🧠 Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when this timely report is released: https://cep.asu.edu/

Plyler v. Doe made clear: denying kids access to education based on immigration status violates the Equal Protection clause in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution. Our upcoming report looks at the real impacts on schools, communities, & the nation. Subscribe to learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/

Denying students access to school based on immigration status harms entire communities, not just individual children. Our new report (coming soon) examines how policy decisions shape opportunity. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when this report is released: https://cep.asu.edu/

In Plyler v. Doe, the Court ruled that excluding kids from public schools based on immigration status violates equal protection. Our upcoming report looks at how these policies and more. Be notified when this timely report is released: https://cep.asu.edu/

Denying students access to school based on immigration status harms entire communities, not just individual children. Our new report (coming soon) examines how policy decisions shape opportunity. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when this report is released: https://cep.asu.edu/

Our new report (coming soon) breaks down why access to education for all children who live in the U.S. still matters—and what’s at stake if this basic tenet of opportunity is weakened. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when this timely report is released: https://cep.asu.edu/

In 2024, over 800k kids (birth to age 5) & pregnant women were served by Head Start—delivered through 3,325 early childhood programs across nearly every ZIP code in the U.S. & it only makes up 0.18% of the federal budget. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/AdvancingEducationalOpportunity

Education is a right—but still needs protection. 📚 Plyler v. Doe guarantees access to public education for all children. Our report shows how federal civil rights protections build on it—and what’s at risk if they’re weakened. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/SafeguardingCivilRights

Access to public education isn’t optional; it’s a constitutional right. In Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court affirmed that all children (regardless of immigration status) have the right to attend public K–12 schools. Read more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/SafeguardingCivilRights

When children are excluded from education, the effects ripple outward, shaping workforce outcomes, public health, & community well-being. Our report (coming soon) explores the real-world consequences of those choices & why maintaining access matters. Subscribe: https://cep.asu.edu/

Since 1964, Head Start has supported 40+ million children & families from low-income households. Research shows it works, supporting child development & learning, parent education, employment, opportunity, & more. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/AdvancingEducationalOpportunity

In Plyler v. Doe, the Court rejected the idea that children should be excluded from school. New efforts to weaken that precedent risk long-term economic loss, workforce gaps, & higher public costs. Our upcoming report explains what’s at stake. Subscribe: https://cep.asu.edu/

📊 Research shows that fear of deportation can lead to high stress in kids. Studies cited in our report find increased anxiety, depression, & trauma-related behaviors among kids in immigrant families. 🔗 Read the full findings: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/SupportingImmigrantChildrenandFamilies

In 2023, more than 1/4 of U.S. children lived in immigrant families, most born here in the U.S. When families face detention or deportation, children’s health, safety, & learning are deeply affected. Learn more: https://cep.asu.edu/resources/ImpactsofFamilySeparationandDeportation

Family detention/separation is linked to mental health harm in kids. A study following separated families found nearly all kids met clinical criteria for PTSD, depression, or anxiety. These impacts don’t disappear when families are released. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

The CEP will be releasing a new report soon on the policy landscape impacting unaccompanied migrant children. Stay tuned on social media and our website, and subscribe to our email list to be among the first to view. Learn more: cep.asu.edu #unaccompaniedchildren #immigration #familyseparation

Research finds that #children in #communities affected by #deportations experience increased absenteeism, lower academic performance, higher grade retention, & a greater risk of school dropout. 📊 See what the research shows here: cep.asu.edu/resource...

When a parent is detained or deported, household income can fall by 45–70%, pushing hundreds of thousands of U.S.-citizen children into poverty and increasing food insecurity, housing instability, & worse health/educational outcomes for kids. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resource...

📊 Research shows that fear of deportation and family separation can lead to high stress in young children—disrupting sleep, eating, behavior, and emotional regulation. 🔗 Read the full findings: cep.asu.edu/resource...

No amount of time in detention is safe for children. Since #familydetentionfacilities reopened last year, more than 3,800 children have been #detained. Many are being detained far longer than the law allows. Learn more in our latest report: cep.asu.edu/the-scar...

Family detention/separation is linked to #mentalhealth harm in kids, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep disruption, & suicidal ideation. One study found that nearly all children met clinical criteria for PTSD, depression, or anxiety. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/the-scar...

#Familydetention is not safe for #kids. Many reports show inadequate medical care, confiscated medications, & untreated conditions in #familydetentionfacilities. #Detentionsettings are not designed for kids & pose a risk to their health. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

#Familydetention & separation is linked to serious #mentalhealthharm in kids, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, sleep disruption, developmental regression, & suicidal ideation. This trauma persists for years, affecting long-term wellbeing. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

Data shows a steep jump in detained kids the past few months, & experts warn that detention environments w/ inadequate health, nutrition, & developmental supports, limited freedom, & separation from families can cause trauma & psychological harm. More: www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

Last week, we held our annual CEP retreat where our team came together to strategically plan for 2026. We spent time together, strengthened bonds, and discussed how we’ll continue this crucial work moving forward for young learners nationwide. #ChildrensEquityProject

Kids in U.S. ICE custody jumped from 425 to 1,304 in just a few months — nearly 3x. This policy shift causes more children to experience trauma. More detention = more exposure to stress, health & psychological risk, & trauma for children. Learn more: www.kjzz.org/the-show/202...

Family detention is not required by any law. It is a choice. Detaining children in jail-like facilities for any amount of time poses a severe threat to children’s physical health, mental health, development, & wellbeing in the short/long term. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

Many other reports document inadequate medical care, confiscated medications, & untreated chronic conditions in family detention facilities. And tragically, since 2018, at least 12 children have died in US immigration custody. Learn more in our report: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

Detaining children in jail-like facilities for any amount of time poses a severe threat to children’s physical health, mental health, development, & wellbeing - in the short & long term. Learn more in our latest report: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

Family detention & separation are linked to serious mental health harm in children. One study following separated families found that nearly all children met clinical criteria for PTSD, depression, or anxiety disorders. Learn more in our latest report: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

Detaining children in jail-like facilities for any amount of time poses a severe threat to children’s physical health, mental health, development, & wellbeing - in the short & long term. Learn more in our latest report: cep.asu.edu/the-scars-of...

Fear of deportation & family separation can lead to high stress in young kids—disrupting sleep, eating, behavior, & emotional regulation. Studies find increased anxiety, depression, & trauma-related behaviors among kids in immigrant families. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resources/Su...

When a parent is detained or deported, household income can drop by up to 45–70%, pushing many U.S.-citizen children into poverty. These shocks are linked to food insecurity, housing instability, & worse health & educational outcomes for kids. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resources/Im...

📉 Evidence shows that deportation & family separation are associated with higher risks of anxiety, depression, & post-traumatic stress in children—often showing up as behavioral challenges in early learning settings. 🔗 Explore the research: cep.asu.edu/resources/Su...

Kids as young as age 3 are aware of the threat of deportation. This constant fear is linked to chronic stress, emotional withdrawal, aggression, & developmental regression. Immigration policies shape kids' mental health for many years to come. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resources/Su...

Studies in our report find that fear of deportation/family separation can lead to high stress in young kids—disrupting sleep, eating, behavior, & emotional regulation. Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resources/Su...

Research finds that kids in communities affected by deportations experience increased absenteeism, lower academic performance, higher grade retention, & a greater risk of school dropout—even when their own families are not directly deported. 📊Learn more: cep.asu.edu/resources/Im...