DACA VOICES
Below are interviews of our fellow candidates in the program! We believe it is important to hear from our colleagues and their each individual experience. We hope these interviews give you a better understanding of what it means to be DACA and a future educator in America. Click on the candidates to hear their story!
Thank you to our brave candidates that shared their personal experiences!
The following questions were asked in the interview:
1. What was education like being a DACA student? Were there any challenges in your academic career as a DACA recipient?
2. What kind of resources and support helped/ benefited you?
3. How can we support our fellow DACA educators and students?
4. Any other things you would like to share about your story?
How Can We Support Our Fellow DACA Educators?
Click on the photos below to find out!
Stay Informed
Emotional Support
Advocate/vote
How Can We Support Our Daca Students?
Supporting Undocumented Students
This quick two minute video is by Robert Gonzales, the well known author of Lives in Limbo. He delineates how we can support DACA students.
Immigrants Rising
The website Immigrants Rising is also full of resources for DACA recipients and how educators can help their DACA students. It has information about paperwork, mental health, scholarships, etc.
10 ways.pdfHow to Support Immigrant Students
PDF of top key points for supporting DACA students.
