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January 29, 2017

Trump anti-immigrant orders meet defiance amid concern for students, families, American values

Many people do not view the immigration in Trump’s us-versus-them world view, especially when it comes to students and their families.

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January 14, 2017

Schools on front lines in nationwide movement to protect undocumented students

School districts across the country are rushing to declare school campuses “safe zones” for undocumented students.

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November 28, 2016

Schools in city after city act to reassure, protect undocumented students

The presidential election set off a firestorm of anxiety in schools, and in response districts are being increasingly vocal about protecting the rights of students.

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October 19, 2016

Trump Effect creates environment where students fear for their futures, families

H.S. Bilingual/ELL English educator urges parents, communities to stand together to thwart Trump Effect.

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September 26, 2016

A teacher uses restorative justice to address the anxiety some students are bringing back to school

At a moment when educators, community members, and lawmakers are examining the intersection of racial justice and discipline in our nation’s schools, Gina Harris, a K-8 ESL resource teacher, has a powerful back-to-school message for the education community.

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August 31, 2016

Trump’s immigration ‘reset’ fails our immigrant students, their families

“Anti-immigrant rhetoric has placed our students and their families on high alert, resulting in, among other things, increased absenteeism because families fear sending their children to school.

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June 23, 2016

Educators vow to stand with immigrant students, families despite court ruling

“Schools are safe havens. We are not immigration agents, therefore we will not be checking papers for legal status. We will continue to educate and protect our students.”

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April 21, 2016

Supreme Court case draws educators fighting for immigrant students, families

“I am committed to supporting DREAMer students by continuing to advocate for them:” TX teacher Areli Zárate.

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November 21, 2013

Congresswoman joins fast for immigration reform, urges colleagues to do the same

Ill Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky fasts to show solidarity

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July 24, 2013

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.”

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