A Reuters publication  addresses the challenges faced by U.S. public schools with the increase in immigrant children, especially Haitians, and its consequences for teachers, students and local communities. Dana Smith, a teacher at a public school in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, exemplified to Reuters the difficulty of teaching children who do not speak English, especially after the arrival of many Haitians. She and other teachers face the language barrier and pressure from parents who feel their American children are being harmed.

Since 2022, more than half a million-migrant school-age children have arrived in the U.S., overwhelming schools, which face teacher shortages and financial difficulties. A Reuters survey of 75 school districts found that one-third of those districts felt a significant impact due to the increase in immigrant students. Many districts have hired more English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and interpreters, but a lack of resources and adequate training is still a problem.

Donald Trump, in his presidential campaign, uses examples like Charleroi's to criticize immigration, blaming Kamala Harris and the Biden administration for the increase in migrants. Trump highlights the high costs to taxpayers and the overburdening of schools, while the Harris campaign defends investments in education and assistance for immigrant students.

In Charleroi, the arrival of more than 200 Haitian students challenged the capacity of the local school, which had to hire new teachers and interpreters. Additional costs include transportation and tuition for transfer students to private schools. The local community faces racial and economic tensions, exacerbated by anti-immigrant statements on social media, according to Reuters.

Despite the challenges, there are signs of progress. Teacher Dana Smith told the article that her immigrant students are already more adapted to English and the school system. Another positive example is Julnise Telorge, a Haitian student who, despite episodes of racism, feels safe and resilient.

In addition to the difficulties, some see the increase in immigrant students as an opportunity to enrich the school community with new perspectives.

Overall, the report portrays an education system pressured by immigration, but also with the potential for adaptation and growth, as teachers, administrators and students face difficulties and work to overcome them.