Overview
- Aurora Public Schools are accommodating over 3,000 new students, primarily from Venezuela and Colombia, by integrating Spanish into classrooms to support non-English speakers.
- The city government of Aurora has taken a contrasting stance, with officials investigating nonprofits aiding immigrants and discouraging further settlement.
- Former President Donald Trump has amplified unfounded claims of Venezuelan gangs in Aurora, labeling the city a 'war zone' and promising deportation programs if re-elected.
- Immigrant families, like that of Alisson Ramirez, are caught in the crossfire, experiencing both community support and hostility as they navigate life in the U.S.
- Despite political rhetoric, Aurora schools are implementing 'translanguaging' strategies to help students engage in English learning while respecting their native languages.