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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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March 14, 2016

TX educator, an immigrant, comes to Washington to speak for her students

“I am speaking out today for the millions who want nothing more than to walk out of the shadows and into a future”: Texas high school teacher Areli Zárate

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November 20, 2014

Educators welcome Obama’s administrative action to keep children, families together

“While we welcome this action, we still have a long way to go. As a country, we have an obligation to do what is morally right and just,” said Lily Eskelsen García, Utah teacher and NEA president.

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May 12, 2014

Obama administration reminds schools they must accept all students

“I am a public school teacher for a reason. I teach whoever walks into my classroom. We don’t distinguish among students based on their ability or where they were born”: NC teacher Saletta Urena.

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February 4, 2014

Educators react with ‘guarded optimism’ to immigration reform thaw

Among the six immigration principles proposed by Republican leaders is one that addresses the plight of the nation’s 2 million DREAMers.

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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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March 18, 2013

Attention DREAMers: Share your inspiring educator story, be chosen to come to Washington, DC

Attention DREAMers: Tell us your story about how a public school educator inspired you to pursue your education dreams regardless of where you were born.

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