Refugee 'Little Bill Clinton' Shines on the Soccer Field
Refugee "Little Bill Clinton," who was the subject of a yearlong series in 2009 about his adjustment to U.S. schools, has been selected for Georgia's Olympic Development Team. Read Full Post >
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July 29, 2010
A Refugee Resettlement Agency Offers Summer Classes
A refugee resettlement organization is using federal funds to run an educational program for refugee children this summer in New York City. Read Full Post >
July 07, 2010
The Saddest Story About Refugees in the U.S. You'll Ever Read
A series about the profound loss and confusion a Burmese refugee couple experiences after their 7-year-old daughter is murdered in Salt Lake City is a "runner-up" winner for one of the categories of the Casey Medals For Meritorious Journalism. Read Full Post >
April 19, 2010
Helping Teens With Education Gaps to Catch Up
A feature article in the Voice of San Diego discusses the pros and cons of newcomer centers for immigrant or refugee teens. Read Full Post >
April 14, 2010
A Shortage of ESL and Adult Ed. for Iraqis in El Cajon
Schools and community colleges in El Cajon, Calif., can't keep up with the demand for adult ESL and education from Iraqi refugees. Read Full Post >
April 08, 2010
Refugee Arrivals to U.S. in 2010: Iraqis, Burmese, Bhutanese
The United States has received Iraqis, Burmese, and Bhutanese in larger numbers in 2010 than any other refugee groups. Read Full Post >
March 16, 2010
Iraqis in El Cajon: A Glimpse at U.S. Refugee Policy
Iraqi refugee parents in El Cajon, Calif., are generally happy with U.S. schools. But many can't find work to support their families and have gone on welfare. Read Full Post >
September 24, 2009
Bhutanese Sequel
The New York Times reports this week in an article, "Bhutan Refugees Find a Toehold in the Bronx," how a number of Bhutanese refugee families have formed what might be called a Bhutanese neighborhood in the Bronx. Read Full Post >
June 16, 2009
Report: Iraqi Refugees Are Resettled 'Into Poverty'
How U.S. schools are supporting Iraqi refugee children is one bright spot in a report released today by the International Rescue Committee called "Iraqi Refugees in the United States: In Dire Straits." The report is based on interviews with Iraqi refugees and people who support them in Atlanta and P... Read Full Post >
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