Refugee High

Refugee High offers an eye-opening look into the lives of immigrant and refugee students at Chicago’s Sullivan High School during the 2017-18 school year, a period marked by tense anti-immigrant sentiments nationally. The book follows teachers and students as they navigate the complexities of adjusting to life in America amidst challenges such as poverty, trauma, and societal hostility, highlighting their resilience and dreams. It raises important questions about education, priorities, and values within a public school community deeply affected by broader social issues.