A report that describes the challenges and conditions faced by undocumented immigrants to obtain a degree in education and work in their discipline.
Based on focus groups and a survey of undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients, the report outlines the obstacles that undocumented immigrants face to attain quality education and credentials to serve as educators in New York State.
This report has not been reviewed by the New York State Education Department.
UndocuEdu
UndocuEdu was an immigrant-led initiative that uplifts undocumented educators. This team was made up of directly-impacted community educators and teachers in NYC. They worked together to center the narratives of current and aspiring undocumented educators.
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