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Labor Matters

Draw on your students' prior knowledge to help them understand the importance of the labor movement.
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6-8 9-12
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Reading & Language Arts
Social Studies
History
Economics
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July 6, 2009
the moment

Addressing Anti-immigrant Myths and Rhetoric

This week students witnessed troops being deployed to the southern border in response to migrants seeking asylum. They also heard anti-immigrant rhetoric and threats to the birthright citizenship clause of the 14th Amendment. This edition of The Moment offers resources you can use to dispel myths, humanize immigrant experiences and make your support for all students heard. 

  • Ten Myths About Immigration
  • This Is Not a Drill
  • Julia Moves to the United States
the moment

‘Plyler v. Doe’: All Students Deserve an Education

June 15 marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Plyler v. Doe. The court ruled in 1982 that schools could not deny students a public education based on their citizenship status. Use these resources, including SPLC’s new guide and pamphlets for advocating for immigrant students and emerging English speakers, to ensure your school is doing right by students and families.

  • Protecting Immigrant Students’ Rights
  • School as Sanctuary
  • Toolkit for "The School-to-Deportation Pipeline"
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Julie Feng

Julie Feng is a communications strategist, community advocate and scholar of stories. She currently works for the Community Center for Education Results, supporting the Road Map Project, a collective impact initiative for education equity. She holds a bachelor's degree in English/creative writing and a master’s degree in cultural studies, both from the University of Washington. Julie’s work centers the liberation of communities of color and immigrant communities.