A Resource for Educators: Responding to Temporary Protected Status Changes

This two-page resource from Immigrant Connections (dated September 8, 2026) helps educators and school staff understand and respond when changes to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) affect students and their families. It explains what TPS is, clarifies that losing TPS does not automatically mean deportation, and describes what families may face, including loss of work, health insurance, and housing stability. It lists signs that may show up at school and offers four practical steps: respect privacy, listen, empathize, and connect families to resources. Three case examples, reflection questions, and a reminder that a student's right to attend school does not depend on immigration status round out the guide, and it lists the countries whose students and families may be affected.