As October 5 deadline looms, educators race against a ticking clock to safeguard DACA students
“It’s important that we let DACA families know that the union and community are in this together.” — Para-educator and DACA activist Saul Ramos
Category Immigration
Dreamer student responds to Trump stunner with resolve for permanent fix
Dreamers and DACA recipients are turning their energy to a permanent legislative fix, the DREAM Act of 2017.
Support for Dreamers grows in face of Trump threat that would uproot lives
The fate of 800,000 young people brought to this country as children hangs in the balance as Trump weighs ending the program.
Anti-immigrant legislation sparks summer of resistance for Texas educators
In Texas, educators joined the summer of protest sparked by the introduction and passage of Senate Bill 4 – which at its core is a racial profiling law meant to strike fear into communities of color across Texas.
Immigrant students, youth stage protests nationwide to live without fear
At risk is the status of 800,000 immigrant students and youths who have been allowed to study and work without fear of deportation.
DREAMers are thriving: We must defend DACA now
A proud DREAMer shares her hopes and fears.
Educators step up their defense of students as immigration raids escalate
“Can you imagine being five years old, getting dropped off at school and being afraid that you would come home to an empty house, with no idea where your parents are or if they’re coming back?”
35 years later, court ruling still inspires educators to safeguard access for all students
“The deprivation of public education is not like the deprivation of some other governmental benefit. Public education has a pivotal role in maintaining the fabric of our society and in sustaining our political and cultural heritage; the deprivation of education takes an inestimable toll on the social, economic, intellectual, and psychological wellbeing of the individual, … Continued
Teacher does her best to shield Haitian students from cruel immigration decision
“As educators, we’re responsible for the children who are here with us now. How can I help them while they’re here with me? That’s our bottom line.”
#FreeClaudia! CSULA student activist detained by border patrol
During Cal State Los Angeles’ commencement, students and faculty protest to honor immigration activist Claudia Rueda, who was not there.