Considerations for school leaders serving US immigrant communities in the global pandemic
Journal of Professional Capital and Community
ISSN: 2056-9548
Article publication date: 10 June 2020
Issue publication date: 25 November 2020
Abstract
Purpose
In this commentary, the authors consider how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted immigrant education and professional communities in schools, discussing the implications of these shifts for school leaders in the United States.
Design/methodology/approach
After providing an overview of relevant issues, the authors explore four specific areas for leaders to reflect on in their work.
Findings
The pandemic presents so many challenges to immigrant communities and educators. The reshaping of professional community in schools can help ameliorate these issues.
Originality/value
Our commentary contributes some initial insights to the evolving equity issues emerging in the midst of pandemic.
Keywords
Acknowledgements
We want to thank our many collaborators and mentors who have helped us reflect on these issues throughout our careers. In particular, we want to acknowledge current collaborators Patricia Gándara, Ariana Mangual Figueroa, Dafney Blanca Dabach, Ilana Umansky and Roberto Gonzales for their insights and contributions to our shared commitments to immigrant students and their communities. We also thank the W.T. Grant and Spencer Foundations for supporting our work and providing guidance in various ways.
Citation
Lowenhaupt, R. and Hopkins, M. (2020), "Considerations for school leaders serving US immigrant communities in the global pandemic", Journal of Professional Capital and Community, Vol. 5 No. 3/4, pp. 375-380. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPCC-05-2020-0023
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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