As federal immigration arrests rise in New Jersey, teachers share strategies to help students

By: Jessie Gómez

Outlets: Chalkbeat Newark

Published: August 31, 2026

Words: 928

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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As New Jersey students head back to school, teachers say they are preparing for a school year shaped by uncertainty for immigrant families.

The impact of stepped-up immigration enforcement is showing up in classrooms, particularly in schools with larger immigrant populations. Immigration enforcement isn’t a new topic for students, but teachers …

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