Schools


The immigration history of the United States can be seen as a cyclic process. After an initial period of xenophobia and misunderstanding, new immigrant groups become accepted as an integral and important part of American culture. Schools can both provide a lens through which to understand this process as well as at as a catalyst for it. They are essentially a microcosm of the greater community. Conflict or self-segregation between ethnic groups inside a school almost necessarily points to broader social conflict. On the other hand, cooperation between different groups inside schools reflects a healthy community.

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