Migrant Education

Judith A. Gouwens

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Migrant Education

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Reference Handbook

by Judith A. Gouwens

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of fresh-picked oranges fills the air as children step off the bus, their backpacks heavy with hope and homework. These young travelers move from place to place, chasing the sun and crops, but school feels like a puzzle with missing pieces. How do they learn and grow when everything around them is always changing?

Themes

Immigration & emigrationEducationFamilySocial JusticeMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This book offers a detailed look at the educational challenges faced by children of migrant workers, highlighting economic, cultural, and language barriers that affect their schooling. It explains how schools and communities work to support these students and break cycles of disadvantage. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides valuable context without graphic content, making it educational and accessible for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

228 pages
ISBN
9781576073384
Pages
228
Publisher
Abc-clio
Published
December 1, 2001
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Immigration & EmigrationOrganization & Management of EducationEducation Of Specific Cultural GroupsEducationTeachingUSAEducational Policy & ReformStudents & Student LifeMulticultural EducationReferenceChildrenChildren of Migrant LaborersHandbooks, Manuals, EtcMigrant LaborUnited StatesHandbooks, ManualsMinorities, Education, United StatesChildren of Immigrants

Places

United States