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@sorophd.bsky.social
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Prof NYU/founder @ImmigrantEdNext Ethnography, immigration, 1stgen, wanderluster, yogi, public-radio listener, seltzer-water drinker, music lover & phd wannabe

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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Sharing my interview for EdWeek about the research from my recently published report. I studied the impacts of immigration enforcement on K12 educators, the toll it’s taking on them as they witness kids’ stress, schools, and how it’s disrupting all kids’ learning. www.edweek.org/leadership/i... 🙏💪🏽
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Immigration Enforcement Takes Heavy Emotional Toll on K-12 Educators
A new report documents how keeping students safe and focused became difficult amid ICE presence.
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Last bits of ASA/SSSP: Congrats to my pal, @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social for best paper award from the Latinox section of @asanews.bsky.social Temporal Liminality is here: www.mdpi.com/2076-0760/14... and wonderful to see friends from as always, thanks for hosting @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social 🙌💃🏻😍
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Asa round up! @asanews.bsky.social loved spending time with amazing #latinxscholars #immigranted @immigrantednext.bsky.social @doctoraldreamer.bsky.social refreshing to be with critical folx!
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
I’m so proud of you and to call you my sister scholar fam!! Congratulations on your amazing work! @immigrantednext.bsky.social
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
New blog on my site @immigrantednext.bsky.social please share! www.immigrantednextsophiarodriguezphd.com/post/at-what...
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At what cost?: How states grapple with ensuring educational rights for language learners in K12 public schools.
June 22, 2026In this blog, I (Sophia Rodriguez) and Melissa Ortiz (doctoral student at NYU Steinhardt) share some initial findings from our landscape analysis of states' funding for language learners....
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 16/06/2026
Breaking News: The Trump administration took its most aggressive steps to dismantle the Education Department by breaking away key programs for disabled students and the enforcement of civil rights laws in schools.
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Trump Breaks Up Education Dept., Prompting Worries Over Civil Rights
Special education programs and the civil rights office will be moved out of the Education Department, the most aggressive move yet by the Trump administration to dismantle the agency.
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
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Adam Gamoran @agamoran.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
In today’s @nytimes.com, @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social Scholar Sophia Rodriguez draws on her research to call out the harm done to children by ICE and CPB aggressive actions.
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William T. Grant Foundation @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Enforcement-related trauma has long-term effects on the outcomes and opportunities of children in immigrant families. "For the sake of our kids, this must stop." We're proud of grantee @sorophd.bsky.social for speaking out today: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...
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Opinion | ICE in America: Dread and Danger
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The disruption and waste of taxpayer dollars that this administration is causing with increased immigration enforcement, and the toll was taking on educators ability to do their jobs is despicable. You can read the evidence here. hechingerreport.org/opinion-ice-...
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OPINION: ICE operations cause deep psychological trauma for students, declining enrollment and diminishing job paths - The Hechinger Report
Over the past few months, urban, suburban and rural communities have experienced a surge in ICE presence, arrests and deportations — affecting thousands of school-age children. It is crucial that we d...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
And to provide evidence for protecting the constitutional rights of children under Plyler, I was cited in the congressional record a few weeks ago: judiciary.house.gov/committee-ac...
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Immigration Policy by Court Order: The Adverse Effects of Plyler v. Doe
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
I also wrote for the @nytimes.com re the legal and emotional violence that this administration is inflicting on kids and families, and the burden and disruptions to American schooling. The immigration enforcement is causing: www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/o...
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Opinion | ICE in America: Dread and Danger
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
You can see the clear evidence in Amicus brief where my research was cited re the educational impacts in K12 and mobility alongside other brilliant colleagues who led the amicus brief with over 100 social scientists’ signatures here: www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Listening to oral arguments re Trump v Barbara, what’s at stake are our children’s futures. I had the chance to comment from my research evidence on NPR here: SCOTUS, birthright citizenship and what’s a stake for education here: www.npr.org/2026/03/30/n...
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How a SCOTUS decision on birthright citizenship could impact education access
All children, regardless of immigration status, have the right to a free K-12 public education. But without birthright citizenship, access to schools and colleges could get complicated.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 01/04/2026
For nearly three months, the U.S. has largely blocked oil shipments from reaching Cuba, leaving an already struggling economy in a state of crisis. We spoke with Cubans how the fuel shortages and blockade have upended their lives. nyti.ms/4bVnLDo
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Perry Bacon @perrybaconjr.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
"Mass immigration is good, socially and economically; is the single most significant factor in America’s current position as the global locus of commerce and culture; we’ve been lucky to have it; and we should want more," writes @felipedlh.bsky.social. newrepublic.com/article/2080...
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This Is a Historic Opportunity for Democrats to Get Immigration Right
As the public turns against Trump and the Republicans on immigration, the Democrats can seize the moment with a new, positive vision. Here’s what that might look like.
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Mad_as_hell (Maddie) @maddie-says.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
ICE is now inside U.S. airports. A “temporary” fix for TSA shortages or a shift toward immigration enforcement in travel spaces? Know Your Rights: • No passport needed for domestic flights • You can remain silent • Ask: “Am I free to go?” Read more: bit.ly/3NRNuok #DemVoice1 #ProudBlue #Pinks
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Center for Law and Social Policy @clasp.org · 31/03/2026
CLASP's @wendydcervantes.bsky.social @nytimes.com on the importance of providing an education to all children--including those from immigrant families. That's why birthright citizenship and Plyler v Doe are so important. @scotusblog.com www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/o...
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
[6] "When you add this potential end to birthright citizenship, you create larger numbers of communities who are living in fear," said Rodriguez for NPR. (2/2)
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
[5] Dr. @sorophd.bsky.social of NYU, who has been studying the impact of immigration operations on school attendance, says immigrant families are reporting feeling "constant fear, anxiety, and stress" about sending their kids to school. (1/2)
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Excellent round up of comments from this interview! @npr.org & thanks to @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social for supporting my research
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Excellent round up of comments from this interview! @npr.org & thanks to @wtgrantfdn.bsky.social for supporting my research!
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Black Intellect Media @blackintellect.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man: Experts say Elk v. Wilkins ruling has no bearing on whether children of immigrants without permanent legal status can be denied birthright citizenship. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
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Looking to limit birthright citizenship, Trump turns to an 1884 Supreme Court ruling against a Native American man
Experts on Native American law say the Elk v. Wilkins ruling has no bearing on whether the children of immigrants without permanent legal status can be denied birthright citizenship.
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
My OP Ed: ICE operations cause deep psychological trauma for students, declining enrollment and diminishing job paths hechingerreport.org/opinion-ice-...
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OPINION: ICE operations cause deep psychological trauma for students, declining enrollment and diminishing job paths - The Hechinger Report
Over the past few months, urban, suburban and rural communities have experienced a surge in ICE presence, arrests and deportations — affecting thousands of school-age children. It is crucial that we d...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Poor little Booze, Scheyer sucks. I said what I said. I love Duke but they always be chokin. Great year for those awesome twins! #marchmadness
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
💜🫶🏽🤩thanks friend! Good To hear from you!!
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
I shared my research w/ the House Judiciary subcommittee regarding the importance of protecting Plyler. The ranking member @scanlon.house.gov was receptive research, & submitted mine along w/others for the record. In a very serendipitous week, I had the chance to meet her at a recent book talk 🙏💪🏽😍
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
@orlandosentinel.com article on the current impacts of ICE. Thanks for interviewing me! www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/03/08/n...
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‘Not going anymore’: Immigration enforcement hits Florida school enrollment, attendance
The “chilling effects” of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown has led to declining enrollment and more absences, officials say.
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
It’s been busy a few weeks, but I found out that my little book won its first award. Very grateful to be honored among the other awardees and for the award that honors the amazing scholarship of Luis Moll- centered equity and justice.. 🙏🫶🏽🖤 @aeraedresearch.bsky.social
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Appreciate the support!! 🙏🙏💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
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Children Thrive Action Network @letkidsthrive.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
CTAN member Dr. Sophia Rodriguez of NYU writes in @nytopinion.nytimes.com: ICE presence and violence is terrorizing children. For the sake of our kids, this must stop! #Iceoutnow @sorophd.bsky.social
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
I wrote this months ago as ground was shifting. I analyze anti-immigrant education leg, discuss their inclusionary/exclusionary impacts, and share empirical evidence of how educators and kids are experiencing the chilling effects, and hope it is of use. steinhardt.nyu.edu/ihdsc/polici...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Looking forward to this talk in a few weeks! @sashelton.bsky.social @uncchapelhill.bsky.social
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Happy to finally share this piece with my brilliant co-author! At a time when immigrants are constantly under threat, we call for folks to exploit racialization. #immigranted #immigrantednext this link should be free but email me if you need a copy. 💪🏽🙏🫶🏽🖤 journals.sagepub.com/eprint/ZNFDQ...
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A Call for New Frameworks to Capture Latinx Immigrant Young Adults’ Racialized Educational Experiences in the United States - Sophia Rodriguez, Carolina Valdivia, 2025
This article assesses the literature on immigrant assimilation frequently used to explain the educational experiences and trajectories of immigrant young adults...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
That’s actually not a point…
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Joanna Schwartz @jcschwartzprof.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
There will now be 10,000 new ICE agents & 100,000 new detention beds--and few safeguards protecting people from constitutional violations by the feds. Time for states to pass laws allowing people to sue fed agents. Read about it these "converse-1983" statutes here: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
LETS GO!
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
New blog up from in my series in my research lab from Rita Kamani-Renedo discusses ethnic studies and pedagogy that enables immigrant youth to see themselves in their schools. Check it out! www.immigrantednextsophiarodriguezphd.com/post/ethnic-... @immigrantednext.bsky.social #immigrantednext
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Ethnic Studies Pedagogies for Newcomer Immigrant Youth: Tensions and Possibilities
Introduction by: Melissa Ortiz, New York University and Sophia Rodriguez, New York UniversityGuest Blogger: Rita Kamani-Renedo, PhD Candidate in Race, Inequality, and Language in Education, Stanford U...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Thanks for sharing the important work that districts are doing to support immigrant youth and families. I share my perspective here: calmatters.org/education/20....
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How LA Unified is trying to protect immigrant families during Trump's pervasive crackdown
LA Unified offers financial help and legal advice to immigrant families, among other services. The district has emerged as a national model.
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Kathleen Bush-Joseph @kathleenbush.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
UNHCR official warns that the 1951 refugee convention is increasingly under threat “I am not exaggerating when I say that the institution of the asylum worldwide is under more threat now than it has ever been,” said Ruvendrini Menikdiwela at UNHCR in Geneva apnews.com/article/asyl...
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UNHCR official warns that the 1951 refugee convention is increasingly under threat
The U.N. refugee agency says that governments around the world are increasingly undermining the global convention on refugees and asylum-seekers even threatening its very existence.
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
My new piece in @brookings.edu www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
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What harsh immigration policies mean for students, families, and schools | Brookings
Research shows immigrant students’ right to education faces new threats from state laws and federal policies.
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
Grateful for @brookings.edu amazing team for support w/this piece. Things are heavy but building awareness, supporting educators & community-based organizers is critical. I write about the impact of state and federal policies on local communities & what we can do. www.brookings.edu/articles/wha...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
The youth provide insight into the brilliance and courage that immigrants-both A DACA recipient & a non-DACA eligible youth- have to manage what I theorize as the "hidden injuries of undocumented status." Endless gratitude to these amazing youth #immigranted 💜🙌
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
I drew on my work in Chicago and Hartford working w/ immigrant students across their adolescence and my over 10 years of being an ethnographer. I have learned a great deal from youth as they navigate immigration status and social class and the "better life" they often say they came to the US for.
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Sharing my new piece @immigrantednext.bsky.social Parallel lives, re(imagined) futures, and the hidden injuries of undocumented Latinx youth across the lifespan: Ethnography and Education: Vol 0, No 0 - Get Access www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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Parallel lives, re(imagined) futures, and the hidden injuries of undocumented Latinx youth across the lifespan
This article theorises the hidden injuries of undocumented immigration statues. Through ten years of longitudinal ethnographic research (2012–2022), the author centres the experiences of two undocu...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
New blog: Important insights on enhancing educational equity for immigrant students in New York! Dive into our policy recommendations aimed at fostering better support systems. Read more: wix.to/987UiRL #Education #Equity #Immigrants
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Enhancing Educational Equity for Immigrant Students in New York: Policy Recommendations from CUNY-IIE
Introduction by: Lisa Pamela Lopez-Escobar and Sophia Rodriguez, New York UniversityGuest Bloggers: Rachel Duff and Tamara Alsace, PhD, City University of New York – Initiative on Immigration and Educ...
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Thanks sis so much!❤️
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Thank you, Ann! I worked with a wonderful Latina artist! 😭❤️🤩
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SoRoPhD @sorophd.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
Thanks all so much! You can order here but I wanted to ensure there would not be barriers so you can use open access after August 12! www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/undocumented...
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Undocumented in the U.S. South - Rutgers University Press
Undocumented in the U.S. South is a rare look into the everyday realities of undocumented youth in K-12 public schools. In an anti-immigrant policy context, ...
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