Australia Austria Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Ireland Italy Netherlands Norway Russian Federation Sweden United Kingdom United States Immigrant Children, Urban Schools, and the No Child Left Behind Act MPI's Michael Fix and Randy Capps of the Urban Institute explore the changing student population and the trends shaping US urban schools' response to educational reforms such as the No Child Left Behind Act. Migration's Unrealized Potential: The Report of the Global Commission on International Migration The October 2005 GCIM report drew attention to problems in migration policymaking and stressed the importance of international cooperation. MPI's Kathleen Newland analyzes its findings and outlines what may happen next. Spotlight on Naturalization Trends Over 500,000 immigrants received US citizenship in 2004. MPI's Aaron Erlich and David Dixon take a detailed look at the latest naturalization trends in the United States. UNHCR and NGOs: Competitors or Companions in Refugee Protection? Ed Schenkenberg van Mierop of the International Council of International Agencies (ICVA) examines moves by non-governmental organizations and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to better coordinate the protection of refugees.

This month the Source looks at immigrant children in US schools, the Global Commission on International Migration's long-awaited report, updates to Bush's temporary worker plan, and naturalization trends in the United States. Profiles of Canada and Colombia cover the latest developments in both countries. MPI's Julia Gelatt reports on President Bush's renewed call for immigration reform, appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for 2006, leadership changes within DHS, and more. Full Story Colombia Colombia's ongoing armed conflict has caused millions to leave the country, both as economic migrants and as refugees; millions more have been internally displaced. While the government struggles with these issues, it is also courting Colombians abroad. Myriam Bérubé reports. Colombia Resource Page Canada A steady stream of research since the 2001 census has highlighted the ways in which Canada is changing socially and demographically. In this updated profile, Brian Ray of the University of Ottawa examines debates over highly skilled migrants, the latest refugee numbers, and integration trends. Canada Resource Page

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