The Immigrant Learning Center

Congrats to @TheCityofMalden resident Muhammad who is now our nation’s newest citizen after he passed his citizenship exam thanks to the support of the @ilctr!

I felt like I was away on vacation at the @ilctr Annual International Day celebration!

It's your last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar with @ChildhoodEdIntl on the importance of creativity, communities and collaboration for multilingual learners. Sign up now ➡️ tinyurl.com/293yc5u5

Our students just don't learn English. They learn about being American. Learning about the Civil Rights Movement is an important part of their experience!

This year's Medal of Freedom 🎖️ recipients show that you can make the U.S. a better place regardless of your country of origin. Learn about more other immigrant entrepreneurs in our Hall of Fame ilctr.org/about-immigran…

#GeorgeMasonResearch James Witte & Marissa Kiss: Commentary: Mass deportation is unlikely. Micro-deportations are the graver concern charlotteobserver.com/opinion/us-vie… @IIRGMU

Unauthorized immigrants strengthen Social Security. They contributed $25.7 billion in Social Security taxes in 2022 but don't receive any of the benefits. nytimes.com/2025/01/13/bus…

A free upcoming webinar hosted by the @ilctr will feature a discussion about the importance of creativity, community connections, and collaboration in teaching multilingual learners. January 29 at 7pm ET 📅 Register to attend at: ilctr.org/events/teachin…

Calling all U.S. K-12 educators! 📅 FREE webinar on January 29, 7:00-8:30 PM ET Join Julie Kasper from @ChildhoodEdIntl for a panel discussion on teaching multilingual learners through creativity, collaboration and community connections. Register 👉tinyurl.com/293yc5u5

A new report from our friends at the @IIRGMU highlights the significant contributions of immigrants and international students to U.S. academic excellence, with 35% of Nobel Laureates in academic fields being immigrants. Read the full report for more! iir.gmu.edu/articles/21592

Massachusetts’ new program allows internationally-trained physicians to practice with mentorship, helping ease the primary care shortage and improve care in underserved communities. wbur.org/news/2024/12/1…

Join our FREE webinar to learn how to support newcomer students in your classroom! Discover current immigration trends, strategies for fostering belonging and how all students benefit from diversity. Register now! ilctr.org/events/immigra…

What are you looking forward to in your Thanksgiving meal? Will it reflect your immigrant heritage? Chances are your dessert will be European. ilctr.org/about-immigran…

Immigrants in McAllen drive business growth, making up 61.3% of local entrepreneurs and creating thousands of jobs. #ImmigrantImpact #Entrepreneurship latintimes.com/mexican-immigr…

Visa denials for African students are a growing issue, but stories like Albert Owusu-Asare’s highlight the impact of international talent. From Ghana to launching Cadana, his journey shows how overcoming immigration hurdles leads to success. forbes.com/sites/stuartan…

A new study debunks the myth that English learners harm U.S.-born students’ outcomes. Immigrant students’ unique perspectives actually boost class engagement and improve test scores for everyone. edweek.org/teaching-learn…

On #VeteransDay, we honor not only our veterans but also the vital contributions of immigrants who’ve served in the U.S. military. With 4% of immigrants enlisting, they bring essential skills & dedication that help protect our nation. ilctr.org/about-immigran…

Massachusetts has the second largest Brazilian population in the U.S. A new report highlights their impact: Entrepreneurship: Nearly 24,500 businesses contributing $8B to the economy. Representation: Gaining political voice with local officials. wgbh.org/news/local/202…

Join us for a FREE virtual webinar on Tuesday, October 29, from 4:00-5:30 PM ET! Dive into the unique challenges faced by immigrant students with disabilities and discover strategies to support their academic and social success. ilctr.org/events/immigra…

Join Institute for Immigration Research-GMU this Tuesday (10/22) @ 5:30 at George Mason University's Center for the Arts in Fairfax as we cohost a moderated conversation with the Villabos Brothers (details below) @GeorgeMasonCHSS @ilctr