The Immigration Initiative at Harvard (IIH) advanced interdisciplinary scholarship, original research, and intellectual exchange on issues related to immigrant origin children—the fastest growing child and youth population in our country (currently, comprising 26% of children and 33% of all young adults). It served as a clearinghouse for the translation of evidence-based research to promising practices.
Understanding and Supporting Indigenous Latine Students and their Families
By Luis Gonzalez-Quizhpe and Américo Mendoza-MoriLearn More Download PDF
Supporting Immigrant Youth: A Guide for School Counselors
By Sophia L. Ángeles & Dejanell MittmanLearn More Download PDF
Assessing School Climate for Immigrant-Origin Students in “Fearsome Times”: Insights from Administrators
By Carola Suárez-Orozco, Milagros Calderon-Moya, Bailey Buchanan, Emma Lezberg, Marie Onaga, & Cinzia PicaLearn More Download PDF
When Fear Comes to School: Recommendations for Supporting Immigrant-Origin Students and Families
By Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
After-School Programs: Supporting Immigrant-Origin Youth Development and Belonging
By Paige MarshallLearn More Download PDF
Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Undocumented Students & Those in Mixed- Status Families in Higher Education
By Carolina Valdivia & Josefina Espino, University of California, IrvineLearn More Download PDF
Understanding and Supporting Undocumented Students in Schools
By April Canahuati Menendez and Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
Supporting Latine Immigrant-Origin Students and Families
By Anakaren Quintero Davalos & Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
Forced Displacement: Implications for Refugee and Asylee Students
By Nancy Palencia-Ramírez and Farah MallahLearn More Download PDF
Understanding and Supporting Asian Immigrant Students and Families
By Guicheng “Ariel” Tan and Zora HaqueLearn More Download PDF
Addressing the Needs of Students Affected by Return Migration
By Maricruz Vargas Ramirez, Anakaren Quintero Davalos, & Alejandra Ramos GómezLearn More Download PDF
Implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching Practices for Immigrant-Origin Students
By Corinne HébertLearn More Download PDF
Why Heritage Language is Important for Immigrant Origin Children’s Development & Learning
By Gladys María Aguilar, Michael Ángel Vázquez and Isabel FitzpatrickLearn More Download PDF
Understanding & Supporting MENA & Muslim Students
By Shaza Jendi, Andrena Mason, Bisma Nasir, and Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
Recognizing Immigrant-Origin Students in Higher Education
By Dr. Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
Mentorship: Promoting Developmental Competencies, Resources, and Strengths in Immigrant Origin Adolescents
By Azure MaucheLearn More Download PDF
A Whole Child Approach: The Key to Immigrant Origin Student Thriving
By Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
From Safe Zones to Uncertainty: State Responses to the Federal Rollback of Sensitive Location Protections in Schools
By Daniel Hieu Thuan Bui, Kristina Lovato, Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
School Climate Matters for Students of Immigrant-Origin: Why Including Immigrant Generations in School Climate Assessments is Critical
By Carola Suárez-Orozco, Juan Cruz, and Juliana KarrasLearn More Download PDF
Building Inclusive Schools: How NYC’s Dream Squads Initiative Supports Immigrant Students
By Ben BlancoLearn More Download PDF
Misperceptions About Immigration to the US: What the Evidence Shows
By Carola Suárez-OrozcoLearn More Download PDF
Latina Immigrant Women’s Health and Access to Healthcare in the Heartland, before and during the Pandemic
By Cecilia Menjívar and Andrea Gómez CervantesLearn More Download PDF
Lessons from the Harvard Representation Initiative: A Holistic Approach to Immigration Representation
By Harvard Representation InitiativeLearn More Download PDF
Knocking Down Barriers to Inclusion: School Social Workers, Advocacy, and Equity for Immigrant Students
By Sophia Rodriguez, Benjamin Roth, and Leticia Villarreal SosaLearn More Download PDF
Life After Deportation: The Health and Education of the Children of Mexican Migrants Expelled from the United States
By Marta Rodríguez-CruzLearn More Download PDF
Undocumented Childhood Arrivals in the U.S.: Widening the Frame for Research and Policy
By Stephanie L. Canizales and Daysi Diaz-StrongLearn More Download PDF
Immigrant Detention and COVID-19: A Tragic Call to Action for Federal and State Officials
By Caitlin Patler, Jackie Gonzalez, and Hamid Yazdan Panah, JDLearn More Download PDF
Immigrant Latino Voters and the 2020 U.S. Election
By Stephen Nuño-Perez and Adrian D. PantojaLearn More Download PDF Podcast
Asian Americans and the Immigrant Vote in the 2020 U.S. Election
By Karthick Ramakrishan and Janelle WongLearn More Download PDF
Connectivity and Creativity in the Time of COVID-19: Immigrant Serving Districts Respond to the Pandemic
By PIECE Research TeamLearn More Download PDF
An Unnatural Disaster: The Impact of Immigration Raids on Latino Communities
By William D. Lopez and Nicole L. NovakLearn More Download PDF
Under Siege: The Disturbing Impact of Immigration Enforcement on the Nation’s Schools
By Jongyeon Joy Ee and Patricia GándaraLearn More Download PDF
Toxic Stress: Issue Brief on Family Separation and Child Detention
By Jack P. Shonkoff, M.D.Learn More Download PDF
Special Report on The Long-Term Impact of DACA
By Roberto G. Gonzales, Sayil Camacho, Kristina Brant and Carlos AguilarLearn More Download PDF
Harvard Immigration Connector
The Connector serves as a multidisciplinary bridge, connecting students, faculty, and practitioners across Harvard’s schools and affiliated institutions who are dedicated to the study of migration. By facilitating the exchange of research on the child and family experience of migration, we foster new collaborations that drive real-world impact and inform evidence-based policy.
