Supporting Immigrant Students and Families in a Changing Context: Leadership, Belonging, and Community Engagement (Episode 3)

Integration Now explores how history continues to shape today's integration challenges and what we can do to advance more equitable outcomes for our students. This podcast is hosted by Dr. Kathleen King Thorius from the Center for Education Equity (CEE) at MAEC, home to the Regions I and III Equity Assistance Centers. As immigration continues to shape school communities, educators are navigating complex and sometimes uncertain policy and social dynamics that shape the experiences of students and families in their school community. Dr. Daniel Liou, a nationally-recognized advocate for immigrants, joins host Dr. Kathleen King Thorius to share how school and district leaders can create learning environments that are effective, legally grounded, and responsive to the needs of immigrant and newcomer students. Drawing on research and practice, we explore how leaders can engage families, foster belonging, and implement sustainable approaches that uphold access and opportunity for all students.