As a teacher and American citizen, it is difficult to discern what values we stand for as a nation today. It seems that our government has blurred the lines between right and wrong, truth and falsehood, equality and discrimination, and honesty and scandal. In the pendulum swing from the “post-racial” Obama years to the quasi-authoritarian […]
immigration
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Our Students’ Uncertain Futures: What does the end of DACA mean for teachers?
“Anyone who is in the United States illegally is subject to deportation.” “Mexico will pay for the wall. 100%. They don’t know it yet, but they’re going to pay for the wall.” “Maybe they’ll be able to deport her.” “It’s our right as a sovereign nation to choose immigrants that we think are the likeliest […]
Posted inCurrent Events in Education, Middle School, Social Justice, Social Studies
Haunting Film about Ellis Island
In 14 minutes, social studies and ELA educators can take advantage of a haunting new titled Ellis about the buildings on the island between New York and New Jersey. Ellis Island served as a United States immigrant inspection station from 1892 until 1954. The 2015 film is now available on Youtube and stars Robert De Niro. The setting […]