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[Special Issue On Hmong Newcomers To Saint Paul Public Schools] Are We There Yet? Examining The Principals Role In The Integration Of Hmong Refugee Children Into Elementary Schools, Kyla Wahlstrom
Journal of Southeast Asian American Education and Advancement
This paper examines the efforts of four elementary principals to create a welcoming and integrated culture for newly arrived Wat Tham Krabok refugee Hmong children. It reveals the accommodations and challenges made by the schools. It demonstrates that the effectiveness of a specialized program for newcomer refugee children necessitates careful planning and the involvement of staff members and school leaders.