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.”
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NEA Student Member Jaffa Williams shares the inspiration for her activism
“When I look at what’s happening across the country in the field of education – the attacks on unions, the dismissive way teachers are treated by policymakers and the alarming funding priorities, I know that I need to take action.”
Educators serve up the truth about Thanksgiving and their students dig in
“Telling the real Thanksgiving story is a great springboard to teaching the real history of indigenous people.”
DREAMers testify in U.S. House: ‘No thanks’ to proposal that would separate families
“Family unity plays a critical role in student success. Yet growing numbers of public school students live in fear that our nation’s immigration policies will break up their families, forcing them to choose between their country and their loved ones.”
Standout DREAMer thanks educators: ‘I’m here because of you’
“I’m here because I had great and amazing educators and school personnel, counselors and coaches.”
Colleges, universities join immigration reform movement for DREAMer students
More than 75 higher education institutions held immigration reform events and rallies on campuses in 35 states and the District of Columbia.
Educators nationwide share their passion and concern for aspiring American students
National Board Certified teacher Montserrat Garibay spoke with more than 4,200 educators this week on a telephone town hall about how educators can advocate for the success and safety of DREAMer students and their families.