Under the second Trump administration, the country is seeing unprecedented changes in immigration laws and policies. Mass deportation, challenges to birthright citizenship, the potential defunding of sanctuary cities, and many other issues are at stake. To help teachers understand and explore these issues with their students from a historical perspective, Global Boston has compiled a list of relevant resources. We also include information for teachers on supporting immigrant-origin students in these stressful times. For up-to-date information on changing immigration policies and responses in greater Boston, see our Latest News page.
Five Historical Lessons for Illuminating Today’s Policy Debates
A blog developed by Adam Strom of Re-Imagining Migration that examines pivotal moments in U.S. immigration history, offering educators tools to foster empathy, critical thinking, and informed civic engagement in their classrooms.
Know Your Rights: A Brief History
What does “Know Your Rights” mean in relation to deportation? Where did this idea come from and how is it being implemented today in greater Boston?
Emergency Response Guide for Educators of Immigrant-Origin Students in Massachusetts
A helpful guide created by Massachusetts teachers, education leaders, legal experts, and nonprofits that provides clear and concise information, resources, and ideas for supporting immigrant-origin students, particularly undocumented students and students living in mixed-status families.
Mass Attorney General’s Office, Know Your Rights: ICE Enforcement
A guide released by the State Attorney General’s office regarding interactions with ICE agents. Provides important information for students, families, schools, and communities as ICE enforcement actions are increasing in Massachusetts communities.
An online syllabus developed by the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota and the Immigration and Ethnic History Society. It includes essential topics, readings, and multimedia that provide historical context to current debates over immigration reform, integration, and citizenship.
