11 Teachers Share How Trump's Win Is Affecting Their Students and How They're Dealing

"Serving students and families in a predominantly Latino and largely Mexican community, this election is a subject that is very difficult to tackle. Several students and parents came in to school [the day after the election] expressing fear and feeling anxious about what the future holds for them. Under normal circumstances, it's my job to assure students that they/we are safe. However, this was a struggle for me as I have the same fear regarding the future immigration policies that will be introduced by the new administration. I did and will continue to listen and encourage open and realistic dialogue with all students in the hopes that eventually students will regain a sense of security about their futures."