Strategies to Strengthen Immigrant Students’ Confidence, Connectedness, and Civic Engagement
Building Confidence, Connection, and Civic Engagement
Newcomer students often face social, cultural, and linguistic barriers that can leave them feeling disconnected from school. Yet they also bring powerful insights, perspectives, and a deep desire to contribute to their new communities.
This tool offers 12 practical strategies to help educators foster a sense of belonging, build student confidence, and create opportunities for meaningful civic engagement. By centering students’ voices and lived experiences, teachers can create classrooms where all students feel empowered to lead, learn, and make a difference.
