Omar, who had little schooling in rural Afghanistan, is learning English at Chicago’s Sullivan High School. Photo: Taylor Glascock/WBEZ My mother’s old high school in Chicago (class of ’44), Sullivan High, has become “Refugee” High School, reports Elly Fishman for WBEZ. An influx of Afghan students — some of whom have very little schooling in any language — poses educational and cultural challenges. Social worker Josh Zepeda specializes in helping immigrant students, who make

California schools have begun to welcome Ukrainian refugee children, reports Carolyn Jones on EdSource. So far, it’s only a few students, but there are large Ukrainian communities in Sacramento, Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Sacramento City Unified has greeted at least 12 new students from Ukraine since the war began. The district offers wide-ranging support for immigrant students, including a free immunization clinic, mental health counseling, English classes and services fo