Mrs. Calderon ESL Blog

This video shows a bilingual Elementary school in New York and how the first grade teacher promotes a classroom where children feel free to share their families experiences. They talk about the current political issues through literature. They advice that teachers can ask questions rather than taking a side, they can send home information about … More Immigration in Elementary Schools

This second video shows how schools can take measures to create a welcoming and safe environment for immigrant and refugees students. They provide the families with members of the staff that can speak the family’s home language. They also educate the teachers with resources that address trauma related to immigration. They promote parent and family … More APPROACHES TO EDUCATING REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS

KEY IMMIGRATION ISSUES “An accent is a part of your identity” This video is a very useful tool for educators that want to advocate for their immigrant and refugees students. It shows how schools and administrators can make families, that come to enroll their children to school, welcome in an environment where they can feel … More SUPPORTING IMMIGRANTS IN SCHOOLS VIDEOS