Beyond that, their lack of acknowledge about the school system and of other bureaucracies that can be impersonal, rigid and merciless, places limits on their success. After finding her, they handcuffed and escorted her into their vehicle. The children were taken in custody and placed in foster care that same day. In a few days the mother slipped back across the border in search of her children and the life that promise a better future for them. Educators advocacy and care are critical in determining whether immigrant students and their families will survive and eventually succeed in what they perceive as a foreign, usually uninviting, and even hostile culture.
Undocumented children are highly motivated and are hard-working students.
They know that their parents sacrificed a familiar way of life and moved to United States in search of opportunities that are not available at home. However, their limited English proficiency can affect their ability to succeed in school. Educators must recognize these challenges. The lack of English proficiency affects children in many ways. Beyond their own work at school, sometimes parents are illiterate even in their native language and may face difficulties in helping their children with homework.