New Jersey’s diversity of immigrants is famous, but it’s even more pronounced among its children.

According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation, 41% of New Jersey children under 18 are foreign-born or live with at least one parent who is foreign-born, as of 2022. That’s the nation’s second highest percentage in the foundation’s count, behind only California at 44%.

In light of those numbers, follow NJ Spotlight News’ coverage of how New Jersey’s public schools are preparing for the possibility of new deportation efforts that may impact their students and their families.