Explainer: Trump’s executive orders and the limits of presidential power
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In this lesson, explore the long-standing constitutional controversies around the power of executive orders. Continue reading
DACA
DACA provides all students with a lesson in social justice
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Anxiety levels among undocumented students continue to grow due to the Trump administration’s promise to crack down on illegal immigration. In response, learn how California educators are receiving training to become advocates for this group of Dreamers. Continue reading
Lesson plan: How DACA demonstrates the importance of civic engagement
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In this lesson, students will learn how teachers are training to become Dreamer advocates in order to support their undocumented students. They will research DACA protections and find out what their local communities are doing to provide necessary services to Dreamers. Continue reading
Government shutdown: A teacher’s guide
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Update: What does Congress and the Trump Administration plan to do next now that the three-day government shutdown has ended? Continue reading
DACA debate upended by President’s explicit language
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Today’s Daily News Story contains explicit language that lawmakers say President Donald Trump used at a meeting while discussing immigration. The text below reflects the latest updates in the story. Continue reading