LA TEACHERS TRAIN TO PROTECT STUDENTS AS ICE OPERATIONS NEAR SCHOOLS SPARK FEAR

A veteran Los Angeles teacher describes how ICE activity within blocks of LA-area schools has prompted district- and union-led trainings on how to respond if agents seek access to students. Families fearful of enforcement are opting for virtual learning while LAUSD deploys safety measures and resources. The op-ed situates these developments amid broader concerns about funding cuts, international student visas, and academic freedom, urging educators to protect and support students.