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Ileana Najarro

@ileanan.bsky.social

Journalist 🇸🇻 Covering the intersection of race, language, and immigration in education for Education Week Stories: www.edweek.org/by/ileana-najarro

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Ileana Najarro @ileanan.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Breaking news from me and @caitlynnpeetz.bsky.social: Des Moines public schools officials report superintendent arrested by ICE www.edweek.org/leadership/i...

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ICE Detains Superintendent of Iowa’s Largest School District

Immigration officers detained the Des Moines, Iowa public schools superintendent, officials said.

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Ileana Najarro @ileanan.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Translation services for families, and how states choose to support English learners (via multilingual or English-only instruction) are possible ways an official national language can affect schools: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

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Trump Has Made English the Official Language. What That Means for Schools

Experts spoke with Education Week about the potential challenges and opportunities an official U.S. language creates.

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Ileana Najarro @ileanan.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Yes, undocumented students have pathways to apply for and afford college. It just takes some creative planning. Learn more here: www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...

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What to Know When Advising College-Bound, Undocumented Students

K-12 educators can make a difference in whether undocumented students pursue higher education.

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Ileana Najarro @ileanan.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Yes, Oklahoma’s state board of education voted for a rule requiring proof of citizenship when enrolling students. No, it hasn’t taken effect yet and its fate is unclear: www.edweek.org/policy-polit...

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Proof of Legal Status to Enroll in an Oklahoma School? It's Complicated

Public schools don’t track the number of undocumented students enrolled due to a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision.

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