How Schools Can Best Support Somali Students and Their Families

Immigrant students often pose a challenge to educators. In particular, the Somali population of students presents a unique challenge due to the nature of their immigration, their history and culture, the fact that most are Muslim, and the fact that they are often labeled as “Black ” by native-born peers. This article discusses the needs of Somali students and their families in education systems around the world and presents recommendations for schools to ease thei