TRUMP’S Immigration Plan: Schools Gripped by Fear
— Rumors of immigration raids during Donald Trump’s presidency caused panic in Oregon schools. Although unfounded, these rumors led to students avoiding classes out of fear. School staff had to reassure and encourage students to return.
Educators nationwide are preparing for potential disruptions as Trump pledges to deport millions of illegal immigrants. Even discussing such policies can harm immigrant children’s education, experts warn. UCLA’s Hiroshi Motomura stated that threats of mass deportation hinder societal functioning and educational access for children.
Fear has already gripped many communities, with children attending school under a cloud of anxiety. Almudena Abeyta, superintendent in Chelsea, Massachusetts, noted that immigrant students are worried about deportation risks. This concern is prevalent among Central American and Haitian families settling in the area.