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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Students, educators encouraged by President Obama’s renewed immigration push
“Let’s do it now, let’s not delay, let’s get this done in a bipartisan fashion,” said President Obama.
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
Victory! DREAMers, families, educators applaud bipartisan Senate immigration milestone
“We welcome the DREAM Act provision granting a five-year path to citizenship for those who entered the U.S. before age 16,” said teacher Dennis Van Roekel.
Honoring moms, families starts with stable public schools for all, says Texas teacher
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.
Maryland educator and legislator: DREAMer ‘kids in our communities’ benefit from immigration reform
“When you have an immigration policy in this country that is terrifying to 11-year-olds, something is wrong.”
President Obama elevates immigration reform for students, their families and others
Push for common-sense, bipartisan reform would bring millions of students and their famiies out of the shadows
Romney outreach to Hispanics sidesteps DREAMer students, slams educator unions
Romney offers DREAMers no assurance they can stay in the U.S., the only home they’ve ever known
American DREAMer students clear major hurdle beginning today
Scores of hard-working, law-abiding immigrant students move closer to fulfilling their education dreams.
Educator speaks out for her DREAMer students
High school teacher welcomes President Obama’s decision to allow DREAMer students to live and work legally in the United States.