Following Donald Trump's presidency inauguration, immigration officers began mass deportations, severely impacting Chicago schools as absentee rates surged. Parents avoided school pickups due to fears of raids, prompting teachers to check on families and distribute rights information. The educational community fought hard to maintain safe environments for students regardless of their immigration status while facing systemic changes influenced by federal policies. Educators nationwide are advocating for accessible education, underscoring the need for supportive spaces for immigrant children to thrive academically despite the threat of deportations.
Teachers made house calls to check in on families that were terrified of leaving their homes, as immigration enforcement actions created an environment of fear for undocumented students.
With the Trump administration's immigration agenda, educators are scrambling to maintain safe spaces for students, advocating to keep public education accessible regardless of immigration status.
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