Immigration, Education, and Equity

EDPOL 460 examines U.S. K-16 policy issues for immigrant children, exploring social, political, and pedagogical contexts.

offering recorded3 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Edgar Valles4.1/5

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The workload is light, consisting of 2-4 weekly readings and a response. Reviewers describe the assignments as easily doable with no busy work.

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EDPOL 460

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.91/5 from 11 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

For this course: 5.0/5 raw quality · 1.7/5 difficulty · 3 reviews

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Edgar Valles is praised for engaging lectures that incorporate current events and documentaries, with reviewers noting he cares deeply about student well-being and success. He is described as an amazing and insightful instructor who genuinely wants to help future teachers succeed.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.93 GPA, 96.4% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.92 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.90 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=30 letter grades).

Historical instructors & teaching patterns

EDGAR VALLES is recorded teaching in Spring 2023, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

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Fall 2026

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction29 / 300

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Edgar Valles is an engaging and supportive instructor who values student well-being and learning. Reviewers highlight his interesting topics and clear assignment purposes, recommending the class for its positive environment.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.93 GPA, 96.4% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.92 GPA, 96.7% A/AB (n=30 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.90 GPA, 93.3% A/AB (n=30 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

The workload is light, consisting of 2-4 weekly readings and a response. Reviewers describe the assignments as easily doable with no busy work.

Students feel seen and valued, with lectures that engage through current events and videos. Valles is described as genuinely helpful and willing to support student success.

Topics

  • Immigrant student education in K-16
  • School factors and home-school relations
  • Interdisciplinary literature in education and sociolinguistics

Skills

  • Policy analysis of immigrant education
  • Contextual analysis of immigration and education
  • Evaluation of policy and pedagogical approaches

Grades

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UW–Madison

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EDPOL 460 · Fall 2026

Immigration, Education, and Equity

Recorded 2026-09-07
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