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Upcoming Talks and Featured Media

“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

For many immigrant students, school is their one safe place

Dr. Rodriguez shares insights on decades of research with / for immigrant youth in Chalkbeat

What Works to Help Students of Color Feel Like They Belong at School

Dr. Rodriguez presents on Capital Hill for a research briefing covered in Education Week

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.

News: Encuentros: A University-Community Partnership to Mitigate the Mental Health Crisis for Latino Immigrant Youth

Rodriguez's new project supports Latino youth mental health and well-being in schools. See pages 24-25 in the magazine.

News: WT Grant Foundation - 2023 Mentoring Grants to Support Junior Researchers of Color

August 23, 2023

Feature: Portland schools embracing multilingual education

July, 16, 2023

Latino youth struggle with sense of belonging in school

April 27, 2023

Feature in the Chronicle of Higher Education: Dreams Derailed

Supporting Immigrant Students Workshop Series with Dr. Sophia Rodriguez

Session 1: January 19; 9:00am - 11:00am
Session 2: February 9; 9:00am - 11:00am

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