Resource Library
Welcome to Re-Imagining Migration's comprehensive resource collection, featuring over 500 carefully curated materials designed to transform how schools and educators approach migration, inclusion, and belonging. Whether you're developing curriculum, creating inclusive learning environments, leading professional development, or working to support immigrant-origin students, our library offers resources and guidance for every aspect of building migration-responsive educational communities.
What You'll Find Here
Our resources are organized to help you:
- Develop migration-themed curricula across subjects
- Create inclusive learning environments
- Support immigrant-origin students
- Engage all students in understanding migration's role in our shared history and present
- Build classroom communities that foster belonging
- Lead professional development sessions with colleagues and education teams
- Design and facilitate workshops on teaching about migration
Types of Resources
- Classroom Materials: Lesson plans, student activities, and discussion guides ready for immediate use
- Curriculum Planning Tools: Frameworks and guides to help you integrate migration themes into your existing curriculum
- Professional Development: Webinars, articles, and research to deepen your understanding and practice, plus ready-to-use workshop materials for leading professional development sessions
- Study Guides & Collections: Curated sets of resources organized around specific themes or learning objectives
- Teaching Techniques: Practical strategies for creating inclusive, engaging learning environments
- Workshop Facilitator Guides: Structured materials for leading professional development sessions with colleagues and education teams
Using These Resources
All materials align with the Re-Imagining Migration learning arc, which provides a structured approach to teaching about migration. These resources are designed to be flexible and can be adapted for your specific context.
Resources can be searched by:
- Grade level (Elementary, Middle, High School)
- Framework questions
- Resource type
- Subject area
Enhanced Support
Looking to adapt these resources for your specific context? Our Re-Imagining Migration Coaching App works hand-in-hand with this library, providing personalized guidance on implementing these materials in your unique educational setting. The app helps you:
- Create course outlines.
- Design professional learning experiences.
- Reflect on ways to building belonging and support all students.
- Select appropriate resources for your needs
- Adapt materials for your student population
- Integrate resources into your existing curriculum and professional development programs.
Results
An Asset-Based Approach to Teaching Immigrant-Origin Youth
An asset-based approach in education focuses on students’ strengths and experiences, valuing their unique backgrounds and perspectives. This contrasts with a deficit-based approach, emphasizing what students…
Knowing, Welcoming, and Educating SLIFE and Newcomer Students
Join Re-Imagining Migration (RM) and Bridges to Academic Success, CUNY (BAS) for an insightful hour-long webinar focused on understanding and supporting Students with Limited or Interrupted…
Re-Imagining Migration Coaching App
Note: This Generative AI tool is in BETA and your feedback is extremely valuable. Welcome to the Re-Imagining Migration Coaching App, your dedicated partner in fostering…
Learning Environment Audit Form
Learning Environment Audit Form Overview This reflection form is designed to assist educators in conducting holistic observations of their school community, classroom practices, and student social…
Supporting Immigrant Students’ Success
This Immigrant Learning Center webinar features Re-Imagining Migration Executive Director Adam Strom moderating a discussion on supporting immigrant students’ success. Topics include understanding our students’ lives,…
Action Plans
How can you incorporate Re-Imagining Migration’s approach into your classroom, school, or learning environment? Many educators create action plans that draw on insights from the Re-Imagining…
Roots and Branches: NYPS’s Joel Troge
ROOTS AND BRANCHES: A CONVERSATION WITH JOEL TROGE ABOUT NEW YORK PUBLIC SCHOOL’S NEW ROOTS AND BRANCHES 3RD AND 4TH GRADE UNIT. Joel Troge, Director of Long Term…
Who are the young people we are educating
Immigrant-origin children and their native-born peers are growing up in an era of demographic shifts and social changes. In the United States, 27% of students are…
New School Year, New Resources for You!
School is back in session, and the year is kicking off with National Hispanic Heritage Month. Taking time to amplify and honor the cultures and contributions of Hispanic…
New Year Teacher Toolkit
This toolkit is for teachers who want to partner with their students to build intentional school culture and classroom routines. First, you’ll want to consider if…