Being a teenager during the pandemic is hard. For undocumented students, it's devastating.

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : English-language learners, in particular, already dropped out at higher rates and were more susceptible to depression and suicidal ideation than their peers; a report from the Internationals Network for Public Schools, which serves newcomer immigrant kids, noted that enrollment and attendance were down, the number of students working significant hours was up, and "stress, anxiety, distractions, and family responsibilities were among the greatest obstacles to virtual learning."
43% : It was even more difficult to travel to the US during the pandemic, with the Trump administration's adoption of Title 42, a policy that barred adults, families, and even unaccompanied minors from entering the United States and claiming asylum.

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