The administration is juggling a huge number of education initiatives at the moment. Yesterday, when no one was looking, first lady Michelle Obama kicked off the #BetterMakeRoom initiative, “to celebrate education and give students a creative space while navigating the college-going process.”
Make your voice heard by making a commitment to college today→ https://t.co/SLmhfA5Xjw #BetterMakeRoomhttps://t.co/fzloszgSZf
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) October 19, 2015
The goal can’t be to just graduate HS. The goal has to be to go on to college and finish. You have to take the next step. #BetterMakeRoom
— John King (@SecretaryKing44) October 19, 2015
The Department of Education’s John King had his own announcement to make today, which he delivered to students at San Francisco State University. That important announcement was the publication of a new, 63-page document to support all students, no matter where they’re born.
We must support the success of all students, no matter where they’re born. Learn more in this new resource guide → https://t.co/dKoMSCJquM
— U.S. Department of Education (@usedgov) October 20, 2015
No matter where they’re born? Does that mean what we think it does? Of course.
New guide explaining/identifying resources & opportunities to support undocumented students like these from @sfsu pic.twitter.com/ivePhqaNvD
— James Cole, Jr. (@EDDepSec) October 20, 2015
Look at those poor kids, hiding in the shadows. Maybe this new guide can help lead them out.
Not a substitute for immigration reform or changing financial aid landscape but a valuable tool we're proud to share https://t.co/D5jcV64ZJT
— James Cole, Jr. (@EDDepSec) October 20, 2015
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Teachers and counselors will especially appreciate specific tips just for them. Some examples are:
- Engage in self-reflection to address personal biases and increase multicultural competence.
- Incorporate discussions around diversity and immigration into instruction.
- Understand the stress and other feelings undocumented youth and their families may experience.
- Develop and host multicultural trainings and workshops that educate and equip school staff to support undocumented students and their families.
Most important, know the law, and out of respect for undocumented students from Mexico, ban American flag T-shirts during your school’s Cinco de Mayo celebration; a court has ruled that it’s legal to curb certain civil rights to ensure campus safety.
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