We are currently living in an era of mass global migration. Therefore, it is a pertinent time to reflect on the challenges and the possibilities inherent in educating immigrant and refugee children. Because of the importance immigration has played in the history of the United States, it may be assumed that American K-12 teachers and school…

The ideas of "melting pot" theory and cultural pluralism are examined in relation to U.S. immigration before and after the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act. The newer immigrant, because of diverse religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, deals with different issues of assimilation and ethnic identity than pre-1965 immigrants who…

Discusses the limitations of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, and reviews the national and regional impact of immigration on the labor market and taxes and public services, and successful immigrant assimilation. Argues for reform of immigration policy based on a profamily, progrowth policy. (FMW)

This booklet, designed for use by secondary social studies students and adult groups, describes three perspectives held by different groups on the immigration issue and examines the arguments for and against each of the arguments. The broadest and largest stream of immigrants since the 1920s has flowed into the United States since 1965. The…