Following the DREAM: Practical Suggestions for Working with Immigrant Students
On October 27 more than 30 educators from across Long Island packed the Christ Church of Oyster Bay to discuss immigrants' rights in the classroom. Teachers, administrators and social workers shared their concerns and suggestions about working with immigrant students. The educators received guidance on how to teach students about immigrants' rights and how to encourage tolerance toward immigrants.The panel - from left to right - Rachel Baskin, Liz Markuci, Samantha Fredrickson and Maria Contreras. Liz Marcuci and Rachel Baskin from the American Immigration Lawyers Association gave a rundown on basic immigration law and the difficulty of immigrating to the United States. Nassau Chapter Director Samantha Fredrickson addressed the Dignity Act, a new anti-bullying law, and the constitutional rights of immigrants.
NYCLU community organizing intern Erin Mansfield.