As students returned to school this month to begin a new academic year, some students in Prince George’s County, Maryland noticed their teachers were absent from the classroom. Due to a settlement between the Department of Labor (DOL) and Prince George’s Co. Public School System (PGCPS), hundreds of international teachers who worked for the county have been terminated or are facing unemployment while their immigration status becomes invalid in the U.S.

The Asian American Justice Center is accepting applications for the
2011 Summer Program!

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Submission of
application materials by January 31, 2011 is strongly recommended.

FOR RELEASE:  Wednesday, Dec.1, 2010
Contact:  Public Affairs Office, (202) 401-1576 or press@ed.gov

Statement from the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Support of the DREAM Act

The President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders supports the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (“DREAM Act”). The DREAM Act is good for our economy, our security, and our nation.

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 3, 2010

READOUT OF THE PRESIDENT’S MEETING WITH

GOVERNOR BREWER OF ARIZONA