Ileana Najarro
@ileanan.bsky.social
Journalist 🇸🇻 Covering the intersection of race, language, and immigration in education for Education Week
Stories: https://www.edweek.org/by/ileana-najarro
Stories: https://www.edweek.org/by/ileana-najarro
Breaking news from me and @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social: Des Moines public schools officials report superintendent arrested by ICE www.edweek.org/leadership/i...
ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School District
Immigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.
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September 26, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Breaking news from me and @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social: Des Moines public schools officials report superintendent arrested by ICE www.edweek.org/leadership/i...
Translation services for families, and how states choose to support English learners (via multilingual or English-only instruction) are possible ways an official national language can affect schools: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Trump Has Made English the Official Language. What That Means for Schools
Experts spoke with Education Week about the potential challenges and opportunities an official U.S. language creates.
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March 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Translation services for families, and how states choose to support English learners (via multilingual or English-only instruction) are possible ways an official national language can affect schools: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Yes, undocumented students have pathways to apply for and afford college. It just takes some creative planning. Learn more here: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
What to Know When Advising College-Bound, Undocumented Students
K-12 educators can make a difference in whether undocumented students pursue higher education.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Yes, undocumented students have pathways to apply for and afford college. It just takes some creative planning. Learn more here: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Yes, Oklahoma’s state board of education voted for a rule requiring proof of citizenship when enrolling students. No, it hasn’t taken effect yet and its fate is unclear: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...
Proof of Legal Status to Enroll in an Oklahoma School? It's Complicated
Public schools don’t track the number of undocumented students enrolled due to a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Yes, Oklahoma’s state board of education voted for a rule requiring proof of citizenship when enrolling students. No, it hasn’t taken effect yet and its fate is unclear: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...