We work together to
Learn about current immigration issues
Act in ways that center our collective humanity
Advocate for equitable policies for all people regardless of immigration status
We are educators, researchers, families and community leaders working together to learn from and advocate for all people regardless of immigration status.
Take a look at our latest work
Policy Brief | Enhancing Educational Equity for Immigrant Students In New York State
This CUNY-IIE policy brief outlines actionable steps for policymakers and educational stakeholders to advance equity for immigrant-origin students, their families, and the educators who interact with them in New York State schools and districts.
Immigration & Education
Information Sessions
CUNY-IIE provides free 90-minute information sessions for pre-service educators to learn, act and advocate for an equitable education for immigrant students and their families. To request an in-person or virtual session for your Fall 2024 course, please complete the form below.
Not Too Young: Immigration in Elementary School Video Series
A three-part video series that provides information and illustrates that teaching about immigration needs to happen as early in students’ schooling as possible. Watch the videos here.
Comprehensive Educator Modules
CUNY-IIE has worked together with educators and community members to create professional development modules around the Supporting Immigrants in Schools Video Series videos: Key Immigration Issues, Immigration in Elementary Schools, Immigration in Secondary Schools, and Refugees and Immigrants in Schools. Each module features a set of activities and guides to help educators learn, act, and advocate in the classroom.
Aspiring UndocuEducators’ Guide to Self-Advocacy
This 3-part guide serves as a tool for undocumented students’ self-advocacy, as they consider how inclusive and supportive educational programs are to undocumented students. Download the guide here.