Online classes: the strategy applied in schools of Los Angeles to avoid raids
Both teachers and parents have opted for this option in order to avoid ICE operations
The recent court ruling, which once again allows ICE to carry out operations in Los Angeles, has set off alarm bells in the migrant community, to the point that dozens of people have opted for a strategy, unknown to many, that seeks to safeguard the student community: “We Are One, We Are United.”
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced this support program in early August, which includes distance learning.
For families in vulnerable situations, this measure represents an alternative that allows them to continue their children's academic education without risking their lives on the way to school.
Distance learning as a response to raids
Parents who have lived in the US illegally for more than two decades recognize that the online option provides security. "It would be great if they took online classes so we would be safer," said Fernando, a migrant interviewed by CNN.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, for his part, stressed that "hungry children, afraid children, cannot learn well," underscoring the urgency of this type of support.
Although this program is not widely known among migrant families, it seeks to ensure that no student is left behind for fear of ICE operations. This is a temporary measure, but it could be extended depending on how the situation evolves in the state.
Universities also join the strategy
Schools are not the only ones adapting their teaching methods. At California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA), Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Heather Lattimer authorized professors to teach virtual classes, citing widespread concern within the university community.
Other centers have followed a similar path. East Los Angeles College implemented a program that combines online courses with legal support for immigrant students. Meanwhile, at Cal State Northridge,Students launched an online petition in late August formally requesting remote learning to reduce risks posed by ICE and what they describe as "the Donald Trump regime." Professors like Julie Patel Liss of Cal State LA acknowledge that this fall will be key to assessing how these modalities are applied, especially in large classes or core subjects. For now, authorities plan to maintain these flexibilities at least until the fall season. Although online classes are not a uniform policy throughout Los Angeles, they have established themselves as a real resource in the face of the fear generated by immigration raids. Continue reading: She was deported nine times and now leads an organization supporting migrants in Mexico. Immigrant advocates strengthen their presence in Los Angeles after a court ruling. The Hola Mexico Film Festival highlights the achievements of Mexicans and Latinos.
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