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People stand on side of road in front of trees holding signs; one reads "Shut Down Berks"

Despite losing its state child care license — and years of claims of abuses — an immigrant family detention center in Pennsylvania made room for more families

Advocates say the state is turning a blind eye to violations of state law by allowing the Berks County Residential Center to remain in operation.

Despite losing its state child care license — and years of claims of abuses — an immigrant family detention center in Pennsylvania made room for more families
Young boy entering building from sidewalk

‘They didn’t explore the world,’ says physician who cared for toddlers separated from their parents at the border

‘They didn’t explore the world,’ says physician who cared for toddlers separated from their parents at the border
Blurry image of woman in pink hodded sweatshirt standing in front of window, with reflection of trees

With smuggling costs skyrocketing, parents balance risk and debt for their children's future

With smuggling costs skyrocketing, parents balance risk and debt for their children's future
Woman hugs man in evening scene in front of building

The children of H-1B visa holders are growing up — and still waiting for green cards

The children of H-1B visa holders are growing up — and still waiting for green cards
Woman sitting at table with two small children, holding up phone with another woman on video call

An American family finds their way in Mexico after deportation

An American family finds their way in Mexico after deportation
Reading about science isn't just for grown-ups: There are many excellent science-related children's books, too.

The year's best science books for kids have something for everyone

Science Friday’s Xochitl Garcia rounded up the coolest books for young scientists ages 0 to 11.

The year's best science books for kids have something for everyone
Magali Torres

For one immigrant in Florida, a DACA fix would mean 'peace of mind'

Magali Torres, who lives in Florida and is originally from Mexico, is closely watching whether Congress and the White House can agree on a path that will allow her to continue to work legally in the US and worry less about deportation.

For one immigrant in Florida, a DACA fix would mean 'peace of mind'
Close-up of face of man asleep on sofa with infant child next to him, wrapped in blanket

2,800 miles and 26 years later, a new dad looks for his own father in Guatemala

David Lindes searched for his father for four years. He finally found him on Facebook.

2,800 miles and 26 years later, a new dad looks for his own father in Guatemala
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US law students, driven by their own family stories, are helping asylum-seekers

At the University of California, Davis, law students take on immigrant cases, with guidance, and double as cultural navigators too.

US law students, driven by their own family stories, are helping asylum-seekers
Lucky Boy

The novel ‘Lucky Boy’ and a timely story of immigration and motherhood

Shanthi Sekaran’s novel, a Global Nation Book Club pick, delves into privilege, motherhood and immigration, legal and not.

The novel ‘Lucky Boy’ and a timely story of immigration and motherhood
A student at the chalkboard

Decades before they choose a career, girls think being 'really, really smart' is for boys

“Unfortunately, little kids are like sponges that soak up stereotypes,” one researcher says.

Decades before they choose a career, girls think being 'really, really smart' is for boys
Bodies and feet of two young people, one pregnant

On the way to the US, children seeking asylum are often put in Mexico’s detention centers

Mexico detains most unaccompanied migrant children in jail-like facilities, even though the country’s laws forbid it.

On the way to the US, children seeking asylum are often put in Mexico’s detention centers

Imaginary Friends Forever

Children with imaginary friends can be more empathetic and social, but does that mean they’re more creative than other kids?

Imaginary Friends Forever
Statue of a young boy looking out over school yard

For the last eight years, a 'third culture kid' has been in charge of America

In the latest from Otherhood, Rupa Shenoy talks to TCKs about the good and the bad of being a "global nomad."

For the last eight years, a 'third culture kid' has been in charge of America
A group of British children wearing their school uniforms greet the Queen at a ceremonial opening near London

British schools may make their uniforms gender neutral

In the UK, it's the norm for school children to wear uniforms. In most schools, that means girls in skirts and boys in pants. If you don't fit into one of these traditional gender categories... too bad. But things may be starting to change.

British schools may make their uniforms gender neutral