Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies · 2009 · 206 citations · 0 references
HumanitiesEthnic StudiesAmerican StudiesDiaspora StudiesImmigration StudiesEthnicity In EducationEthnography Of MigrationImmigrant EducationImmigrant IntegrationMigrant EducationImmigrant Student AccessImmigrant Student AchievementImmigrant Student EquityImmigrant Student ExperiencesImmigrant Student SchoolingImmigrant Youth IdentityImmigrant Youth SocializationImmigration Experience
Immigrant students face diverse challenges such as limited English proficiency, under-resourced schools, and shifting social networks that affect academic engagement and performance. The study identifies distinct achievement trajectories among immigrant students, highlighting a group of high achievers while underscoring policy dilemmas that influence their educational outcomes.
Introduction: The Long View on Immigrant Students 1. Academic Engagement and Performance 2. Networks of Relationships 3. Less-Than-Optimal Schools 4. The Challenge of Learning English 5. Portraits of Declining Achievers 6. Portraits of Low Achievers 7. Portraits of Improvers 8. Portraits of High Achievers Conclusion: Immigration Policy Dilemmas Notes References Acknowledgments Index Tables and Figures