Michael Elsen-Rooney

Michael Elsen-Rooney, a reporter at Chalkbeat New York, discusses the anxious atmosphere in NYC schools due to fears of family separation linked to deportation policies. He highlights how immigrant families are coping with these anxieties and how schools are responding to reassure them. The conversation also touches on the emotional toll of deportation and challenges faced by undocumented families in accessing education and healthcare. Elsen-Rooney emphasizes the need for supportive environments as these students navigate their fears in an increasingly strained landscape.