Mavis Gyesi, a PhD student in UI's Educational Policy and Leadership Studies program, recently discussed her research on the ...

I'm a mom of two and I'm teaching my kids about financial literacy, emotions, and being self compassionate. It's in no way a ...

A measure aimed at providing free contraceptives to Haitian migrants in New Jersey was seized upon by critics — at the same ...

Black African immigration to the U.S. has exploded over ... One student spoke about how her family encourages her to do her best in school and pursue more than just one college degree.

Families and community networks play a vital role in African immigrants’ academic success. The involvement of many adults has been shown to play a significant role in students’ college readiness.

Research shows that in K-12 schools, African immigrant children sometimes experience negative stereotyping and marginalization, with some students reporting that they think most Americans view ...

Ultimately, the immigrant story should be humanizing, focusing on the individual and collective experiences of immigrants. It should be inclusive, representing the diversity of immigrant backgrounds ...

A new photo exhibition aims to highlight New York’s immigrant heritage through a series of 25 curated immigrant portraits.

Growing up in a low-income immigrant family, my parents parented for survival ... listening to music, drawing something, or getting a hug. They also learn about "The Feeling Thermometer," which ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Mavis Gyesi, University of Iowa (THE CONVERSATION) Black African immigration to ...