SCHOOL LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE: ACCESSIBILITY FOR MIGRANT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Making a school a welcoming environment goes beyond pedagogical and didactic practices in the classroom or the actions of school staff; it also involves transforming the physical school space. In this article, we present the significance of the linguistic landscape in municipal schools in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, and its impact on fostering an inclusive educational environment. By surveying the languages present within the school, we worked with students to create signs and labels for common areas, ensuring that students, educators, and families alike could better understand the purpose of each space. Through this practical experience, empirical observation, and accounts from school administrators, we have found that incorporating other languages into the school context facilitates the welcoming and integration of migrant families, thereby enhancing learning and helping to combat racism and xenophobia.