Chandler Patton Miranda, Ph.D.

As Immigrant Youth Come Under Attack, These Schools Are Trying to Protect Them A network of 31 public schools is striving to provide “radical welcome, protection and empowerment” to migrant youth.

As Immigrant Youth Come Under Attack, These Schools Are Trying to Protect Them truthout.org/articles/as-...

Last month, HEP author @chandlermiranda.bsky.social gave a talk on her new book, SANCTUARY SCHOOL. This event was hosted by The Monroe C. Gutman Library, and a recording of this conversation can be watched here:

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In A YEAR OF KITES - out Feb '26 w/
@bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social - we explore 12 different kite-flying traditions across the world

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In SANCTUARY SCHOOL, @chandlermiranda.bsky.social issues a call to action for educators and school leadership to create school spaces where immigrant youth can find belonging even in an era of increased anti-immigrant rhetoric. Read a sample of this book here:

NYC suspensions fall to lowest level in years. Big disparities persist. Long-term suspensions dropped considerably. But Black students and those with disabilities are still disproportionately suspended in NYC schools.

Long-term suspensions dropped considerably. But Black students and those with disabilities are still disproportionately suspended in NYC schools.

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Interested in getting a gift for the equity-focused educator in your life? Check out SANCTUARY SCHOOL by @chandlermiranda.bsky.social, which examines how educators, families, and students can organize to secure positive outcomes for immigrant students! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3WqHrb0

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The Critical Role States Play in English Learners’ Education States set guidance for schools working with English learners. That role is key now, experts say.

U.S. schools serve roughly 5 million newly arrived students nationwide.

Our recent report, “Falling Short on Newcomers” by
@alevazquezbaur.bsky.social, examines how state agencies are serving this growing population.

Manteniéndonos Íntegros y Unidos: Una Carta de Amor y Guía de Apoyo Para Familias Inmigrantes - Children Thrive Action Network Los recientes ataques del gobierno federal han dejado un impacto duradero en las familias y comunidades inmigrantes. Durante estos tiempos difíciles, reconocemos el impacto mental que están enfrentand...

CTAN is honored to collaborate with @justiceleaders.bsky.social, National Parents Union, and compassionate partners to share a Love Letter to Immigrant Families. Please share widely to let immigrant parents know they are seen, heard, & cared for!

childrenthriveaction.org/2025/10/stay...

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Winooski school activates immigration safety protocols after reported threat The Winooski School District activated new immigration safety protocols on Wednesday after receiving what officials called credible information about planned enforcement efforts.

If you have been following Wilmer's work, you know that they have had to activate their sanctuary protocols. You can read more about it here. www.wcax.com/2025/10/16/w...

YouTube video by Harvard Graduate School of Education Sanctuary School | Gutman Book Talks

If you missed my book talk and conversation with Wilmer Chavarria at @harvard-ed-press.bsky.social on October 10th, you can still watch it here: youtu.be/pr8alB9linw?...

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What are teachers taught about migration? A content analysis of California’s teacher credentialing standards and teacher education course syllabi The population of immigrant-origin students attending schools outside of their or their parents’ countries of origin has dramatically expanded in recent decades. Yet, educators continually report f...

At long last, I’m thrilled to share a new article (w/former grad student Jessica Nguyen) published in Educational Studies:

done!

Similar signs popped up around DC during the ICE surge

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Sanctuary School A compassionate examination of a topic of urgent concern in US education   In Sanctuary School, Chandler Patton Miranda highlights the many ways that K–1...

Would you please consider adding Sanctuary School to your next update? hep.gse.harvard.edu/979889557009...

I am starting an Immigration and Education starter pack. DM me or comment below if you would like me to add you! go.bsky.app/4pkTW9j

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Thank you for covering immigration issues. How can other scholars join your starter packs?

D.C. folks! Join me for an author talk on what it means for schools to serve as sanctuaries amid political hostility toward immigrants.

📍 MLK Library
🗓️ Sat, Nov. 9 at 9:15 am

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Alderman: Federal immigration agents detained Chicago student, a citizen, for several hours A second student was also briefly detained by federal agents at the scene of a protest in the Little Village neighborhood, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez said.

A second student was also briefly detained by federal agents at the scene of a protest in the Little Village neighborhood, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez said.

A middle finger to erasure.

More of this, please. Now do Black Lives Matter!

Heading to #SXSWEDU 2026? Be sure to check out my session with Orubba Almansouri.

Save the session to your SXSW EDU schedule, so you don’t miss it! bit.ly/sxswsanctuary

Book Review :: Sanctuary School: Innovating to Empower Immigrant Youth by Chandler Patton Miranda 'Sanctuary School' highlights the Internationals Network for Public Schools, an inclusive model that effectively educates immigrant students despite widespread teacher shortages.

"[This book is] both inspiring and impressive. It’s a wonderful, empowering read." —@newpages.bsky.social in their review of SANCTUARY SCHOOL by @chandlermiranda.bsky.social