The Challenges, Influences, and Experiences of Slavic Immigrant Education in the U.S

Abstract

In the today’s diverse society, it is necessary for educators to understand and be familiar with the values, ideas, attitudes, beliefs, experiences, and social and cultural contexts that have shaped the lives of their students in order to provide optimal learning opportunities. This article is a synthesis of research regarding the challenges, influences, and experiences of Slavic students in the United States at the primary and secondary school levels. Due to the lack of research concerning Slavic students in the United States, this article has examined literature surrounding the experiences of immigrant students, English Learners (ELs), and Slavic students in an attempt to find common ground.