August Congressional recess immigration toolkit
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A DREAMer thanks his mentor, best friend and teacher, Mrs. Lindeman
Taking on the challenge that Mrs. Lindeman did is something few people are willing to do, but I know that there are many educators out there like Mrs. Lindeman, and for that I thank you all.
Tania Hernández, college graduate, Texas DREAMer and aspiring teacher, shares her story
Tania Hernández, College Graduate, Texas DREAMer and aspiring teacher shares her story.
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.”
DREAMers make progress in Congress, while public supports path to citizenship
President Obama – “Now’s the time to get this done. It’s the right thing to do for our economy, but obviously it’s also the right thing to do with families all across the country.”
DREAMers, their families & educators press House to follow Senate lead
Congressman Luis Gutiérrez — “We say to the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, ‘Let the people’s will be heard!’ “
VICTORY! DREAMers, families win overwhelmingly in Senate; House up next
DREAMers and educators celebrate Senate vote to “do right by students, their families, and communities so they can achieve their full potential.”
Little DREAMers, their families, educators bolstered by positive news
Math teacher Dennis Van Roekel: “Educators know that providing our students — including our Little DREAMers — every opportunity to succeed is part of the fabric of our schools, communities, and our country.”
Educators, President Obama turn up pressure as Senate votes to begin immigration debate
“As educators we need to share our students’ stories and be a voice for our students” — Kari Johnson, Wisconsin teacher
Artist illustrates her support for DREAMers and their educator advocates
“Schools are a place where values are taught and reinforced. But when you have an immigration crisis” that affects DREAMers, “it disrupts the students’ learning”: Favianna Rodriguez