Across the globe, people are always on the move – fleeing war zones, escaping
injustice and persecution or seeking better life chances for themselves
and their children. With the increase of global migration flows, the number
of immigrants has more than tripled in OECD countries since the 1960s. An
increase in asylum seeker movements to developed countries has been an
important trend during recent decades. These shifting migration processes
have reshaped societies and politics, and have led to significant demographic
changes in student populations. As a consequence, educators face urgent
needs in their classrooms, and ensuring all children’s access to quality education
has become a concern for education systems around the world.