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Immigrant heritage lessons at Gunston Middle School
At Gunston Middle in Arlington Virginia 240 seventh graders study immigration. About 65 percent are immigrants or children of immigrants. They stage Ellis Island reenactments interview parents and write essays about hardships and dreams. The unit aims to boost pride and empathy, with students noting increased identity and better understanding of their families.
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Ashington
U.S
Gunston Middle School
Arlington
United States
Gunston
Madiha Khan
India
Ellis Island
Barbara Formoso
Pastora San Juan Cafferty
University of Chicago
Africa
Central America
Asia
Julie Brobeck
Formoso
Willy Ekiasone
Laos
Jashington
Melissa Westwick
Sara Remedios
Melissa
Sara