Don't look away

The Vanity Fair photographer from the Susie Wiles story. Holy. Shit. www.washingtonpost.com/style/power/...

Immigrant Resources from National Newcomer Network: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Are you a teacher working with newcomers or English learners? Join the National Newcomer Network in the EVEN Fellowship to uplift their strengths and stories! 🌟 Apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The National Newcomer Network is launching Elevating Voices of Educators of Newcomers fellowship to empower teachers to tell stories about the many ways immigrant students make their schools & communities better. Learn more and apply now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The Dept. of Education is withholding $6.2B meant for English learners & teacher support. A survey by Immigrant Connections & National Newcomer Network shows districts risk losing staff, after-school care, family events, and classroom materials.

Immigration enforcement is driving away early childhood educators hechingerreport.org/immigration-...

Honored to be quoted in this piece alongside my dear friend and Charlotte City Councilmember, JD Mazuera, who said: “We made a web of our own… woven by love, unity, community and laughter. In spite of fear, despair, anxiety and confusion, we always find a way to show the world who we are.”

Just published this new report at @tcfdotorg.bsky.social. Quick thread explaining what we found. tcf.org/content/repo...

"For many caregivers in these groups, daily routines are overshadowed by fear that political agendas have introduced or amplified in their daily lives." www.piqe.org/wp-content/u...

Be among the #BraveofUS! Calling all teachers who work directly with newcomers, children of immigrants, and/or English learners—and want to tell the world the many ways these children make our schools and communities better. Apply to this @tcfdotorg.bsky.social fellowship: bit.ly/EVENFellows2026

All children deserve to live within the safety of their families, regardless of their background or place of origin.

Are you a K12 teacher who works with immigrant students? Are you eager to tell the world about the many ways they make our schools and communities better? Apply for this paid 5-month fellowship from The Century Foundation’s National Newcomer Network. Deadline Jan. 4 bit.ly/EVENFellows2026 #EduSky

#Teachers can raise their voices for immigrant students. Apply to this paid @tcfdotorg.bsky.social fellowship and learn how. 🗣🗣 #immigrantstudents #teacherleadership bit.ly/EVENFellows2026

Teachers can lift up the voices and strengths of immigrant students. Apply to this paid @tcfdotorg.bsky.social fellowship and learn how! #immigrantstudents #teacherleadership bit.ly/EVENFellows2...

Teachers can help raise their voices for immigrant students and push back on the negative portrayals of U.S. immigrants 🗣️. Apply to this paid @tcfdotorg.bsky.social fellowship and learn how. Link here: bit.ly/EVENFellows2026 #immigrantstudents #teacherleadership #edusky

Check out this cool opportunity for K-12 #teachers! A chance to hone your storytelling skills and advocate for your immigrant students. And it's paid! #TeacherSky#EduSky

Are you a #teacher who works with immigrant students and wants to help tell their stories? Apply for this NEW @tcfdotorg.bsky.social National Newcomer Network teacher fellowship! bit.ly/EVENFellows2... 🗣 #immigrantstudents #teacherleadership

Last week, ICE arrested and separated a father and son after a routine check-in. Six-year-old Yuanxin had just enrolled in the first grade at an elementary school in Astoria. Now he's in custody, alone. ICE won't say where. This cruelty serves no one. It must end.

Thank you, New York City. Together we made history. Now let’s get to work. transition2025.com

I am starting an Immigration and Education starter pack. DM me or comment below if you would like me to add you! go.bsky.app/4pkTW9j

Guys, I’m an old, nerdy, middle-aged dad and I could crush those tests—even on a full stomach and a bottle of wine.

CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for! childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...

These actions absolutely cannot be countenanced as if they're just policy differences. This is mass cruelty and it's targeted at vulnerable kids. As soon as possible, the perpetrators should face charges, trial, and sentencing. bsky.app/profile/sbag...

This is heinous, unforgivable behavior. This is systemic child abuse. This is flagrant disregard for children's humanity and fundamental rights. It is a policy that reveals the thoroughgoing moral depravity of its authors.

U.S. schools serve roughly 5 million newly arrived students nationwide. Our recent report, “Falling Short on Newcomers” by @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social, examines how state agencies are serving this growing population.

I'm #hiring! 📝 Are you a comms and media expert with a passion for #immigrantjustice? A skilled project manager who works well with diverse stakeholders? Apply to be our National Newcomer Network Communications Consultant! 🌟 thecenturyfoundation.bamboohr.com/careers/126 @tcfdotorg.bsky.social

What should K-12 service providers know about Trump's latest public benefits notices? ⚖️ They don't change legal protections for undocumented K-12 students. As such, do NOT collect citizenship information. 🔒 Sensitive information isn't always well protected. Learn more! tcf.org/content/comm...

“The return to school symbolizes a return to another public space where there is no guarantee of protection from ICE...It’s understandable that families have concerns about their safety.” -Loredana Valtierra, TCF Senior Fellow via @elpais.com

NEW: We ranked every state education agency on their policies for newly arrived immigrant students. 🍎 None received higher than a C+. ✏️ Forty-two states received a D+ or below. Full report: ➡️ go.tcf.org/Newcomers

Schools should be safe spaces for all students, regardless of immigration status. Our new checklist helps educators support immigrant students and uphold every child’s right to learn: go.tcf.org/checklist

"When students enroll in school and in school-related services, they shouldn’t have to worry about whether their private information will be used against them." @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social tcf.org/content/comm...

"Schools should be safe spaces for all students." 📢 📢 📢

NEW: Is your state failing newcomer students? 🎒🏫 My latest @tcfdotorg.bsky.social report reveals that states, on the whole, are failing to adequately support their newcomer immigrant students. We offer a roadmap for state leaders to meet this critical moment. #BackToSchool 🔗 tcf.org/content/repo...

This 5-step advocacy guide by @tcfdotorg.bsky.social aims to help educators preserve the integrity of the learning environment & ensure the safety of all students, regardless of citizenship status. We're proud to have partnered on this resource through the ALL IN for Safe Schools campaign.

Help us bring "Joy and Justice" to #SXSWEDU2026! ✨ Our session aims to shift the narrative about immigrant youth to ensure they are welcomed, supported, and able to thrive in schools. Support our advocacy on this big stage and VOTE by August 24th ➡️ participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

The 14th Amendment is clear and intentional, prescribing a full count of all people living in the U.S. and equal protection under the law for all people. That's why excluding undocumented people from every part of American life is so insidious and unconstitutional. More in @the74.bsky.social ⤵️

Schools should be safe spaces for all students. Educators have the power to preserve the integrity of the learning environment and ensure the safety of their immigrant students. Check out our new educator advocacy guide! 🗣️ #BacktoSchool #Edu4All @tcfdotorg.bsky.social tcf.org/content/comm...

Schools should be safe spaces for all students, regardless of immigration status. Together with the @neatoday.bsky.social, @aft.org, @nilc.org, and other partners, TCF offers this guide for educators and other concerned advocates to protect newcomer students: go.tcf.org/checklist

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act—supported by @adams.house.gov, @booker.senate.gov, and @hirono.senate.gov—would provide targeted funding opportunities for scientifically grounded youth sex education programs, inclusive of students with disabilities. tcf.org/content/comm...

The Trump administration should come out and say it: they are violating the law to ensure children are denied the right to an education and do not believe in a future where your children—our children—can all play a part in continuing to build a country that is stronger, freer, and more fair.

The Trump administration is launching a whole of government attack on immigrants and foundational pathways to the middle class likeHead Start, Title X family-planning clinics, career and technical education programs, with more agencies expected to roll out similar announcements in the coming days. 🧵

"We do not join these fields to mince our words and hide our intentions." Immigrant-serving schools and organizations are silencing themselves for fear of retribution from the Administration. @jonapolitano.bsky.social covered the impact for @the74.bsky.social⤵️ www.the74million.org/article/i-do...

If SCOTUS can’t deign to comment on whether an action by another branch of government is constitutional or not (clearly it’s not), then what is its purpose? #BirthrightCitizenship #SCOTUS

If you work in a district and you are worried about losing your FY25 Title III funds, TELL US WHAT'S AT STAKE! 🗣️ Immigrant Connections and the National Newcomer Network are collecting stories to share with lawmakers and the media. Submit your concerns anonymously: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Follow @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social! Alejandra leads the National Newcomer network, a national coalition of educators serving immigrant students and English Learners across the U.S. Learn more about her work: tcf.org/nnn/

It’s the way his voice broke when he said “imagine what they’re doing to farmworkers” 😣😣 As the granddaughter of migrant farmworkers and an immigration expert, I have this exact fear. They’re kidnapping and abusing our loved ones. How else are we expected to respond? Thank you, @padilla.senate.gov

TCF’s @alevazquezbaur.bsky.social on how schools should be responding to the ICE raids and protests: “This is not a time to take a break from open communication with your families. Families need it in order to feel safe to return in the fall,” via @edweek.bsky.social.

New🚨: 287(g) agreements deputize local police officers to share information about immigrant families with ICE. School districts that enter into 287(g) agreements give immigration agents a foothold in schools. To be clear: ICE has NO place in schools. www.the74million.org/article/thes...

Tomorrow, SCOTUS will hear arguments in a case regarding the nationwide injunction on the unconstitutional effort to end birthright citizenship. @fwd.us President Todd Schulte explains what’s at stake, what the Constitution says, and why protecting birthright citizenship matters for all Americans: