Immigration and American Identity: Restriction and the Making of “Illegality” in Early 20th‑Century New York

Open to: Grades  K – 12 Teachers, Instructional Leads and Administrators
Opportunity at a Glance: How did Italian and Jewish immigrant communities navigate an era of mass migration—and how did expanding immigration restrictions reshape daily life and ideas of belonging?  Join this full-day professional learning workshop for NYCPS Grades K–12 teachers  to explore these questions through a conversation with leading historians, immersive museum experiences, and classroom-ready resources.
Key dates:  Thursday April 23 from 9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Location: Lower East Side Tenement Museum – 103 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002
Registration deadline: 04/22/2026
Take action: Learn more and Register 
For more information: civicsforall@schools.nyc.gov