Navigating Education As a Forgotten Immigrant - Perspectives From the Eastern European Community

Navigating Education as a Forgotten Immigrant tells the story of first- and second-generation immigrants from Eastern Europe. Through a collection of ten interview essays, they share their immigration experiences, assimilation to American life, how they maintain connections to their home countries, and how this shaped their identities.

List of contents

Section One: First-Generation Immigrants
Introduction: Who Are First-Generation Immigrants?
Chapter One: Anna's Revolutionary Family: "A Collection of Truths"
Chapter Two: Rafal's Hybrid Identity: "Different is Great"
Chapter Three: Jacek's Teen Spirit: "I Didn't Know I Was Going to America"
Chapter Four: Dana's American Dream: "It's about the Romanian Heart"
Chapter Five: Tymofii's New Home: "I Couldn't Go Back"
First-Generation Immigrants: Central Themes
Section Two: Second-Generation Immigrants
Introduction: Who Are Second-Generation Immigrants?
Chapter Six: Lara's Family History: "Standing on the Shoulders of Our Parents"
Chapter Seven: Julie's Family Connections: "That's Not a Loss, That's a Gain"
Chapter Eight: Pavlo's Journey Home: "Family is a Very Focal Point"
Chapter Nine: Julianna's Multiple Worlds: "It's about Genuine Connection"
Chapter Ten: Natalie the Leader: "I Didn't Want to Lose My Polish Language"
Second Generation Immigrants: Central Themes
Conclusion: What Do First and Second-Generation Immigrants Have in Common?

About the author

Lisa M. Wisniewski

Product details

• Authors: Lisa M Wiasniewski, Lisa M Wisniewski, Lisa M Wisniewski, Lisa M. Wisniewski
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.01.2025
• EAN: 9781666966749
• ISBN: 978-1-66696-674-9
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Eastern Europe, European History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Emigration & Immigration, HISTORY / Europe / Eastern, EDUCATION / Student Life & Student Affairs, EDUCATION / Multicultural Education, Organization & management of education, Educational administration and organization, Migration, immigration and emigration, Educational strategies and policy