Chicago schools are seeing a drop in attendance among English language learners amid the highly publicized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city.

One high school in Chicago has reported a 4 point drop in attendance since ICE operations began, according to data obtained by Chalkbeat, as immigrant families stay home due to fears of deportations and encounters with police.

Another study from Stanford University showed a 22 percent jump in absences from five California school districts during January and February, compared to the same months in the previous years, when ICE operations were happening around the areas.

Advocacy groups have moved on from "Know Your Rights" campaigns and are urging schools to offer remote learning and other support to ensure stude

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