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Tag: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

October 28, 2016

In an anti-immigrant election season, defiant educators build a bridge for America’s undocumented students

In the midst of a nasty election season where the mocking chant “Build that wall” has become an anti-immigrant anthem, educators and immigration rights activists have ramped up their support for America’s undocumented students.

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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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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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July 30, 2015

Undocumented students’ futures rest with presidential candidates, election outcome

Educators sound off about what they want to here during upcoming GOP presidential debate

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November 22, 2014

Educators look to Congress to finish job started by President Obama’s immigration action

“It can’t be just up to President Obama. Congress needs to get their act together and work for a solution that fixes our broken immigration system once and for all.”

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August 31, 2014

NEA hosts clinic for students eligible for Deferred Action immigration program

Nearly a dozen attorneys volunteered to help run the clinic and assist students and their families with the renewal process.

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August 28, 2013

DREAMer thanks his teacher, Ms. Becker, for helping him believe in himself

David Liendo — “What stood out to me about Ms. Becker was that she tried to help every single student. Everyone in the classroom trusted her. She believed in us and taught us to believe in ourselves. She helped us create goals and develop a plan to achieve them.”

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June 12, 2013

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

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June 3, 2013

Austin, TX, educators help families, community navigate immigration maze

Educators, families and student advocates urged to call their U.S. senators at 1-866-632-6057 as Senate prepares to take up immigration bill.

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April 7, 2013

HELP IS HERE! Resources for educators and DREAMer students

Resource page offers reliable and compehensive information for educators and DREAMer students

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