AP Spotlight In Minnesota, sending a child to school is an act of faith for immigrant families BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS Associated Press Feb 12, 2026 Feb 12, 2026 Updated Apr 8, 2026 0 1 of 4 Giancarlo, 10, is escorted by his mom to the curb for bus pickup Feb. 3 in Minneapolis. Liam James Doyle, Associated Press Giancarlo, 10, left, and Yair, 3, pray with their mom, right, before Giancarlo is picked up for school Feb. 3 in Minneapolis. Liam James Doyle, Associated Press Yair, 3, right, waits for his mom to prepare breakfast while his brother Giancarlo, 10, washes his hands Feb. 3 in Minneapolis. Liam James Doyle, Associated Press Valley View Elementary School principal Jason Kuhlman delivers food donations to families from the school Feb. 3 in Columbia Heights, Minn. Liam James Doyle, Associated Press Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — In some ways, 10-year-old Giancarlo is one of the lucky ones. 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