ImmSchools

Entrepreneur: Viridiana Carrizales, Vanessa Luna

Founded and led by formerly undocumented educators, ImmSchools proposes an intersectional and community-driven solution where immigrant students and families elevate their power to transform the K-12 education system into one that is welcoming, inclusive, and affirming of every child’s diverse and cultural experiences. ImmSchools’ builds a network of support around undocumented and mixed-status students by collaborating with school districts, educators, families, and students themselves. A one-year partnership with the school includes: 1)family-led workshops about the rights and access that undocumented students and families have in K-12 and beyond; 2) professional development that equips educators with tools and resources to holistically support undocumented students; and 3) partnerships with school districts to enact equitable policies that protect the rights of our all students.