Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education Lander Jessica

"Making Americans shines a light on the barriers that immigrant students in the US face--and shares inspiring stories about students who have overcome them" --Bill GatesA landmark work that weaves captivating stories about the past, present, and personal into an inspiring vision for how America can educate immigrant studentsSetting out from her classroom, Jessica Lander takes the reader on a powerful and urgent journey to understand what it takes for immigrant students to become Americans. A compelling read for everyone who cares about America's future, Making Americans brims with innovative ideas for educators and policy makers across the country.Lander brings to life the history of America's efforts to educate immigrants through rich stories, including these: -The Nebraska teacher arrested for teaching an eleven-year-old boy in German who