Over the past decades, U.S. immigration has changed significantly, yet the way we teach about immigration in schools has changed little. The American Immigration Council has developed a two-year program on Long Island, an area experiencing an increase of new arrivals and anti-immigrant sentiment. The program empowers teachers with the knowledge to teach immigration factually and critically. Results have demonstrated an increased understanding of immigration, and a change in attitudes among participating students and teachers.
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