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September 29, 2017

Undocumented, unafraid, and unapologetic – I’m fighting for the Dreamers

The day President Trump rescinded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), it seemed like my dream of becoming a teacher was being yanked out from under me.

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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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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 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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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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April 16, 2014

Fasters & advocates for DREAMers and their families stage DC rally & Congress visits

Advocates for DREAMer students and their families continue their push to get the U.S. House to schedule a vote on common sense immigration reform.

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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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December 30, 2013

DREAMer students, educators hopeful about immigration reform prospects in 2014

“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

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November 26, 2013

NEA staff fast in solidarity with DREAMer students, children & their families

Nineteen National Education Association staff members fast to show their support for immigration reform for DREAMer students, their families and other aspiring Americans.

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