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ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School District Immigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.

Breaking news from me and @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social: Des Moines public schools officials report superintendent arrested by ICE www.edweek.org/leadership/i...

Trump Has Made English the Official Language. What That Means for Schools Experts spoke with Education Week about the potential challenges and opportunities an official U.S. language creates.

Translation services for families, and how states choose to support English learners (via multilingual or English-only instruction) are possible ways an official national language can affect schools: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

What to Know When Advising College-Bound, Undocumented Students K-12 educators can make a difference in whether undocumented students pursue higher education.

Yes, undocumented students have pathways to apply for and afford college. It just takes some creative planning. Learn more here: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

Proof of Legal Status to Enroll in an Oklahoma School? It's Complicated Public schools don’t track the number of undocumented students enrolled due to a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision.

Yes, Oklahoma’s state board of education voted for a rule requiring proof of citizenship when enrolling students. No, it hasn’t taken effect yet and its fate is unclear: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...