Why you should teach your kids about immigration

In this episode of Secular Homeschool Revolution, Ashley dives into why teaching about immigration is a must in any justice-centered homeschool. Immigration isn’t just politics—it’s personal. It’s about real people, real stories, and the way families navigate new beginnings, loss, identity, and hope. Ashley breaks down how teaching immigration helps kids grow in empathy, critical thinking, and historical awareness—and why it matters especially in secular, progressive spaces.

She also shares a fantastic free resource from the Immigration History Research Center—a 3-part lesson plan that explores:

• What immigration is

• The experiences of refugees and asylum seekers

• How youth immigrants shape and understand their identities

Plus, Ashley gives a list of powerful middle grade and elementary books that help bring these lessons to life through storytelling—including Front Desk, Esperanza Rising, Efrén Divided, and Dreamers.

Whether you’re looking to expand your curriculum or just want to have deeper conversations at home, this episode is full of heart, resources, and real talk about raising compassionate kids who care about the world.