Responding to immigrant students and families: Supportive structures within a learning community school in Spain

•The school was an inclusive space for families from over 20 countries of origin•School size and location was a key feature in supporting the agency of students•The open-door culture enabled families to engage comfortably in the school community•The learning communities designation shaped teacher pr...

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Published in:International journal of educational research 2021, Vol.109, p.101831, Article 101831
Main Authors: Wassell, Beth A., Hawrylak, María Fernández
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:•The school was an inclusive space for families from over 20 countries of origin•School size and location was a key feature in supporting the agency of students•The open-door culture enabled families to engage comfortably in the school community•The learning communities designation shaped teacher practice and the culture of the school•Tensions emerged from residents’ negative assumptions about the school [Display omitted]
ISSN:0883-0355
1873-538X
DOI:10.1016/j.ijer.2021.101831