Upcoming Talks and Featured Media
Immigration Initiative at Harvard Speaker Series
Dr. Sophia Rodriguez's talk will explore how racialized immigration and education policies shape immigrant youths’ sense of belonging and well-being in schools, and is scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 12:00 - 1:30 pm (EST).
Register here: https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__lRoBX_nRP6lBfdO-j_3cw#/registration
Critical Conversations in Qualitative Research Virtual Speaker Series 2026
The first speaker for this year’s Critical Conversations in Qualitative Research Virtual Speaker Series is Dr. Sophia Rodriguez and is scheduled for Thursday, February 5th, 4:00 – 5:30 pm (EST).
Registration is FREE but required: https://tinyurl.com/RodriguezQualTalk2026
Policies that harm or help? How anti-immigrant policies threaten and deepen inequalities for immigrant children, youth, and families
In this blog post, Dr. Rodriguez examines how escalating anti-immigrant political climates and state legislation are shaping the educational experiences of undocumented youth, while highlighting the critical role of educators and school leaders in supporting immigrant students and families.
“Nobody is listening to us”: Latinx immigrant youth perspectives on race, discrimination, and racial equity in schools
In this blog post, Dr. Rodriguez highlights how Latinx immigrant youth face racial discrimination in schools despite equity initiatives. She calls for amplifying student voices, diversifying staff, and addressing racial bias to create a more inclusive environment.
Immigration enforcement and US schools: What could happen and what education leaders can do
Dr. Rodriguez discusses the impact of immigration enforcement on U.S. schools, highlighting potential challenges for immigrant students and offering strategies for education leaders to create supportive learning environments.
What Will a Second Trump Term Mean for Public Education?
In this podcast episode, Dr. Rodriguez shares insight into how a second Trump presidency can impact immigrant students
Teachers College Record: The Voice ft. Sophia Rodriguez
In this Voice episode, Sophia Rodriguez discusses her article, "“Immigration Knocks on the Door . . . We Are Stuck . . .”: A Multilevel Analysis of Undocumented Youth’s Experiences of Racism, System Failure, and Resistance in Policy and School Contexts." See the Publications page for the full article.
