“I’m very hopeful Congress will act [in 2014] because they will be bombarded with phone calls and letters. I always tell my DREAMers to stay positive, stay focused, never give up.” — Las Vegas school counselor Loretta Harper
Ill Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky fasts to show solidarity
“I am very interested as a school teacher in making sure the most vulnerable that I work with daily are able to have the opportunities that American promises all its citizens, especially our children.”
“This is why educators are in this fight. We want ALL of our students to be able to pursue their dreams.”
Rally-goers pressed the House of Representatives to bring a comprehensive immigration bill to the floor for a vote.
Fourth-grade teacher and mom Caroline Sweet says we must abandon policies that support a “haves and have nots” system. She’s even made her case to President Obama.
Educators and activist across the country are speaking up about comprehensive immigration reform on twitter.
Tell us your DREAMer student story. Give them the voice they lack, and help make common sense immigration a reality for our 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.