Districts across the country reported sharp increases in student absences, anxiety, and disengagement as immigration enforcement operations expanded this year, Education Week survey results show. Educators in hard‑hit regions from North Carolina to California and Tennessee described thousands of missed school days tied to enforcement actions. The EdWeek Research Center found half of teachers working with immigrant families reported students expressed fear; 24% reported reduced attendance and 15% reported enrollment declines. District officials warned the disruptions were interfering with learning and placed greater demand on counseling and family‑engagement services. Administrators and advocates urged more proactive school protocols—clear visitor policies, legal partnerships, and multilingual communications—to mitigate fear and restore attendance. The data suggests institutions from K‑12 districts to universities need new contingency plans for student supports tied to enforcement cycles.