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The Syrian civil war, which began in March 2011, has subsequently displaced nearly 12 million peoplemore than 4 million of them beyond Syria's borders. Children under the age of 18 represent about half of the Syrian refugee population, with approximately 40 percent under the age of 12.

This document provides information about interpretation in the classroom setting. It includes recommendations on seating arrangements, pre-interviews with the interpreter, and the roles of both the teacher and interpreter.

This Web page contains resources about using translators and interpreters in various settings related to services for adults and children.

The Center for Parent Information and Resources provides assistance to parents of ELs. The resources provide information on using interpreters effectively, ensuring EL students have equal access to high-quality education, and the education rights of immigrant children, among other topics.

This report explains the shifting patterns of Central American migration between 2011 and 2014, analyzes the root of the policy challenges posed by these flows, and outlines U.S. and regional policy responses to address the crisis.

In this article the author examines public schools in the United States as sites where immigrants and refugees express their religious identities as part of their integration processes. In particular, the author examines the schools as sites of refuge for refugee students.