Making Americans

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This landmark work weaves captivating stories about the past, present, and personal into an inspiring vision for educating immigrant students. Jessica Lander embarks on a powerful journey to explore what it takes for immigrant students to become Americans, offering a compelling read for those invested in the nation's future. The narrative is rich with innovative ideas for educators and policymakers, highlighting America's historical efforts to educate immigrants through engaging stories. Lander recounts significant moments, such as the Nebraska teacher arrested for teaching in German, the California families who fought against school segregation for Mexican American children, and Texas families who risked deportation to secure public school access for undocumented children. She visits innovative classrooms nationwide, including a Georgia school for refugee girls and five Aurora, Colorado schools collaborating with community organizations to support newcomer children. Lander also shares inspiring stories of her own immigrant students, like the boy who escaped Baghdad and joined his school's ROTC program, the daughter of Cambodian genocide survivors aspiring to be a computer scientist, and an orphaned boy from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who built a new community. This exploration of immigrant education, through historical moments, current initiatives, and personal narratives, reshapes how we view the contributions