Hi Hector!
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I really appreciate how you brought up the teachers in the Gallo & Link reading who reasoned that the immigration status of their students and family members would fall under their mandated reporter responsibilities. This is something that really stuck with me, too. What felt especially important in this section was the note that there were no professional developments to help teachers navigate immigration status and schooling, despite the fact that nearly half of the school's students came from immigrant families. I think the teachers' confusion over this really emphasized just how important teacher education is in supporting students, whether that means preparing pre-service teachers like us or providing ongoing support and education for current, practicing teachers. This feels especially urgent today in a time when policies and circumstances surrounding immigration and deportation are constantly shifting. Students’ lives, and therefore their school experiences and overall wellbeing, are greatly impacted by these changes, making it essential that teachers have the knowledge and guidance they need to support them. High-quality, culturally sustaining teacher education that stays current with evolving policies should be a priority, especially when it comes to meeting the needs of minoritized students, including those from immigrant families.