Giving Compass' Take:

• Christina Vercelletto explains how teachers use music - and other media - to help students acclimate to the classroom and how this benefits the world. 

• How can philanthropists support teachers with immigrant students? 

• Read more about Kristin Gladish.

Immigrant students, as music teacher Kristin Gladish notes, are often traumatized to some degree. Part of her goal in using the universal language of music is helping them heal.

Integrating a range of music (or books, or films, or whatever medium a particular teacher employs) may keep students engaged. As detailed in a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the well-being of immigrant students is affected not only by differences between their home country and the U.S., but also by how well the schools help them overcome the obstacles they face in succeeding at school and life.

Read the full article about helping immigrant students acclimate in the classroom by Christina Vercelletto at Education Dive.