An Innovative Reform of Secondary Education for Immigrant Students in Southeastern USA

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      Bulgarian Comparative Education Society. Blvd Shipchenski prohod 69 A, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria. e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://www.bces-conference.org
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      7
    • Education Level:
      Secondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Educational Innovation; Secondary School Students; Immigrants; Magnet Schools; Urban Schools; Technology Education; Academic Achievement; Educational Opportunities; Sense of Community; Work Ethic; Minority Group Students; Educational Environment
    • Subject Terms:
      Florida
    • Abstract:
      Migrant and immigrant education are both problematic and impactful in the U.S., which often identifies itself as "a nation of immigrants", though these concepts are currently criticized by a conservative government intent on building walls rather than bridges. Nevertheless, schools throughout the country have demonstrated an ability to provide immigrant students with quality instruction and a supportive environment designed to ensure their contributions to the nation. This paper will review a government-funded secondary magnet school for information technology in Southeastern U.S. that enrolls a significant number of first and secondgeneration voluntary immigrant students. Through an analysis of data obtained from questionnaires and extended focus group discussions, the authors will describe the challenges and achievements of these students, and the role their school's environment played in helping to create both a sense of belonging and opportunities for success.
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    • Publication Date:
      2020
    • Accession Number:
      ED608392