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It is important for educators to create opportunities for students to learn about resources for undocustudents in higher education institutions. Learning about resources for undocumented students is part of equity and social justice work that ALL students can engage with. This can be how students who are not undocumented can begin to understand what it means to be an ally. Given that we should not ask students to explicitly state their legal status, this approach allows educators to support ALL students in a safe manner.
The Dream Resource Center supports immigration research, education, leadership development, and policy. This centers resources can support teachers in the classroom by exposing students to an example of the types of opportunities and support systems they might find at a university.
"It’s like the first law of thermodynamics, energy is indestructible, and that’s your character” DRC staff quote as he speaks to undocumented students.
Find an intuitive map with college campus centers with resources and programs for undocumented students.
Use in a session where students research resources available in different campuses & present back to the class. This creates opportunities for ALL students to be resources to undocu-peers.
*Encourages inclusivity, belongingness & perpetuates social justice and equity.
This might be a creative way to engage students in powerful stories of undocumented students.
Call to set up a virtual panel with current Dreamers
Ask the class to do a scavenger hunt on a specific college page and do class presentations to learn about the different resources on each campus site & what a personal takeaway was. What resonated with them?
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