One of the biggest challenges for the teachers is not having the satisfaction of seeing the long-term benefits of their work.

The Haitian and Mexican kids are very distant -- they don't know each other's culture. We try to promote harmony.

Americans have a problem with migrants. They want them to do the menial jobs, but don't want them living in the community.

[Most of the families are from Mexico, others from Haiti; many of the children were born in far-flung American farming towns and thus are U.S. citizens.] The Haitian and Mexican kids are very distant -- they don't know each other's culture, ... We try to promote harmony.

[Other migrant children also appreciate the chance not to be outsiders for once -- and to avoid the teasing they often suffer at mainstream schools.] Americans have a problem with migrants, ... They want them to do the menial jobs, but don't want them living in the community.

Education is a key reason a lot of these families came to America -- they want something better for their kids. The kids really want to be in summer school. You can tell by the way they revere the teachers and staff, before they become Americanized.