Journal article
Safe-zone schools and the academic performance of children in mixed-status households: Evidence from the between the lines study
01 Mar 2023
Abstract
In response to the intensification of immigration enforcement in the interior of the USA, some school districts have implemented safe-zone policies to protect students academic progression and well-being. Using primary data from a sample of US-born children of unauthorized migrants, we document the detrimental effect of stricter immigration enforcement on childrens educational outcomes and the benefits of safe-zone policies. Our analyses show that restricting immigration authorities access to schools and providing counseling on immigration-related issues are crucial policy components in strengthening childrens focus, effort, expectations, parental involvement, and relationships. These findings highlight the damaging impact of immigration enforcement on US-citizen children in mixed-status households and advance our understanding of the role of local policies in mitigating these effects.
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- Title
- Safe-zone schools and the academic performance of children in mixed-status households: Evidence from the between the lines study
- Creators
- José BucheliAna Martinez-DonateCatalina Amuedo Dorantes
- Publisher
- eScholarship, University of California
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Other Identifier
- 991021822959904721