Keywords

DACA, DACAmented teachers, Immigration, Testimonio

Abstract

This article, based on the testimonio of a Latino DACAmented teacher, underscores the impacts and benefits of immigration policies for individuals and their communities. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) has benefitted about 750,000 people; most have used the benefits to pursue higher education and to enter public service careers, including teaching and nursing. Mr. Juarez’s testimonio walks us through his educational trajectory and current role as an educator. This testimonio contributes to current debates and struggles demanding the new U.S. presidential administration to maintain DACA. As researchers, we urge students, educators, policymakers, and the incoming administration to listen to the testimonios of DACA beneficiaries prior to making hasty decisions that will have dire consequences for individuals, families, and the nation, as a whole.

Original Publication Citation

Treviño, L. E. J., García, J., & Bybee, E. R. (2017). “The Day That Changed My Life, Again”: The Testimonio of a Latino DACAmented Teacher. The Urban Review, 49 (4) 627–647. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11256-017-0412-2

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2017-04-25

Publisher

Springer

Language

English

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Teacher Education

University Standing at Time of Publication

Assistant Professor

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