PIQE Research Webinar
PIQE Research Webinar: TK Kindergarten Attendance Amid Racial and Political Targeting
Across California, Latino families with young children are navigating significant challenges as shifting political climates and immigration enforcement shape daily life. PIQE’s latest research, led by Dr. Monique Escobedo, examines how these pressures have affected TK and Kindergarten attendance and what caregivers are doing to keep their children learning in environments filled with fear and uncertainty.
This webinar presents new findings from the upcoming report, “Latino TK and Kindergarten Attendance Under Pressure: Caregiver Steadfastness Amid Racialized Political Targeting.” The study draws from statewide attendance data and caregiver focus groups to offer a deeper understanding of what families are experiencing and how schools can better support them.
What Participants Will Learn
Key findings from the study
Insights into how immigration enforcement and racialized political rhetoric influence attendance decisions and school engagement for Latino caregivers.
Caregiver perspectives
Direct reflections from families describing how they protect their children, navigate fear, and maintain consistent routines during unstable moments.
Strategies for school and district leaders
Practical recommendations for strengthening trust, improving communication, and creating learning spaces where all families feel welcome and safe.
Live conversation and Q and A
Participants will hear from Dr. Monique Escobedo and Elizabeth Cabrera, Vice President of Program and Impact at PIQE, and will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss implications for policy and practice.
Join a Session
PIQE Evening Chat
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
5:30 to 6:30 PM
PIQE Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
12:00 to 1:00 PM