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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
November 12, 2019
University of California will support undocumented students, even if DACA ends
UC considering ways to help undocumented students stay in school, if their DACA status is terminated.
Zaidee Stavely
November 8, 2019
University of California heads to Supreme Court to defend protections for undocumented immigrants
Thousands of California college students, graduates and employees would be at risk of deportation if DACA is terminated.
Zaidee Stavely
December 1, 2018
This Week in California Education: Episode 84, December 1, 2018
This week, what's ahead for DACA recipients? Louis and John talk with EdSource reporter Zaidee Stavely, who has been following the issue, and hear from Salvador Cruz-Matus, a senior at CSU San Marcos who dreams of becoming an American citizen with a Ph.D. in plant biology. Also, the state's new data on suspensions and expulsions in California schools.
EdSource staff
November 29, 2018
In limbo, DACA students look to Congress again for help
A court decision this month requires the government to keep accepting DACA renewal applications, but the Trump administration is calling for the Supreme Court to step in. In the meantime, some young immigrants look to the newly elected House of Representatives.
Zaidee Stavely
October 24, 2018
California colleges get funding to expand services to undocumented college students
The grants will provide legal aid, mental health services, and career support to undocumented students and their families.
Zaidee Stavely
April 19, 2018
Will 2018 be the year of the young voter in California?
Students throughout the state are showing more interest in “high school voter education weeks” than ever before.
David Washburn
March 5, 2018
California college aid applications for undocumented students surge by deadline
The California Dream Act grants can be used for tuition at public and private colleges and universities in the state.
Larry Gordon
February 27, 2018
Applications for California grants to undocumented college students lag as officials encourage more
Under the California Dream Act, low-income undocumented students can receive aid to help pay for their college education. Fears about possible deportation and confusion over DACA may be causing some not to apply. Officials urge students to file by the March 2 deadline.
Larry Gordon
January 17, 2018
California higher education leaders urge Dreamers to reapply quickly for DACA protection
A recent court ruling gives undocumented California students a window to renew their DACA applications, officials said. Meanwhile, they urge the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress to protect the 700,000 or so undocumented young people nationwide who previously had protection against deportation.
Larry Gordon
January 2, 2018
California education issues to watch in 2018 — and predictions of what will happen
Place your bets: CTA troubles, pension woes, student deportations, battles with Trump, tax reform and other issues.
John Fensterwald
September 28, 2017
Immigration crackdown taking heavy toll on California students
Tears, stress and absenteeism are increasingly common among immigrant students, teachers say.
Carolyn Jones
September 15, 2017
Teachers who are DACA recipients help ease anxiety of undocumented students
Drawing on their experience, teachers with DACA status have been comforting undocumented students.
George White
September 15, 2017
Momentum shifts in favor of Dreamers, just 10 days after Trump ends DACA program
The fate of undocumented immigrants is now in the hands of Congress.
Louis Freedberg
September 12, 2017
Instead of clarity, Trump's pronouncements on DACA trigger confusion and anxiety
Trump's comments that he "loves" DACA recipient seem at odds with push to repeal the program giving them relief from deportation along with permission to work in the United States