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The New Americans: St. Andrew's Children's Clinic
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Exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of travelers coming into the United States. Sunday, April 5, 2009. St Andrew's Children's Clinic. St Andrew's Children's Clinic. Is a god-send for many parents who don't have the resources to care for their sick children. The clinic provides free health aid to patients on a first-come first-serve basis one day every month. Doctors, med students, translators, cooks and many other volunteers work together for a stressful yet helpful attention.
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The New Americans: University of Arizona's Exhibit: History of Chicano Journalism
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Exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of travelers coming into the United States. Monday, April 13, 2009. University of Arizona's Exhibit: History of Chicano Journalism. The University of Arizona is showcasing Chicano-produced publications in the main library. A group of Mexican American Studies students in UA Professor Roberto Rodriguez. S class created the monthlong exhibit, "The History of Red/Brown Journalism and Communications". The following are audio clips from Joe Olvera's presentation:.
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Border Smarts: Part III: Special Inequality
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A look at education on the U.S.- Mexico border. Monday, March 16, 2009. Part III: Special Inequality. Some kids just fall behind. Sometimes it's a language problem, sometimes it's an attendance problem and sometimes it really is a developmental problem. But as long as a kid is behind enough to warrant special education testing, does it really matter what the problem is? The National Education Association. Students are likely to encounter a limited, less rigorous curriculum. Special education is not remed...
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Border Smarts: Voucher Shut Down
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A look at education on the U.S.- Mexico border. Monday, March 30, 2009. Last week, the Arizona Supreme Court said no to vouchers. It ruled Wednesday that two voucher programs created to serve foster children and disabled students are a direct violation of the Arizona Constiution. Here's what the constitution says. Article 9 Section 10: No tax shall be laid or appropriation of public money made in aid of any church, or private or sectarian school, or any public service corporation. They divert funds from ...
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Border Smarts: Teacher Training
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A look at education on the U.S.- Mexico border. Monday, March 23, 2009. When it comes to teaching, taking the traditional route to the classroom doesn't make for more successful students, according to a Department of Education. In 2007, more than 60,000 teachers were certified via alternativte programs that allow them to begin teaching before completing all their certification requirements. That number has surged dramatically since the 1990s. Source: National Center for Education Information. There were ...
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The New Americans: Asim's American Dream
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Exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of travelers coming into the United States. Monday, March 16, 2009. 8220;It was the biggest building I had ever seen at the time,” Asim said. The sign on the building pictured cowboys and horses and read, “Welcome to the Marlboro Country." Although he has never been a smoker, Asim is familiar with the American cigarette company from its distinct commercial advertising. Asim landed in John F. Kennedy International Airport. What will happen now? 8220;The Ame...
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The New Americans: April 2009
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Exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of travelers coming into the United States. Monday, April 27, 2009. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the editing team, PR team and in the class as a whole. It really has brought life to the education. Monday, April 20, 2009. In one of my previous posts, St. Andrew's Children's Clinic. I introduced the resources the clinic has to help those in need. I would like to introduce the executive director of the clinc, Ted Estrada. St Andrew’s isn...
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The New Americans: Ted Estrada
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Exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of travelers coming into the United States. Monday, April 20, 2009. In one of my previous posts, St. Andrew's Children's Clinic. I introduced the resources the clinic has to help those in need. I would like to introduce the executive director of the clinc, Ted Estrada. The first Thursday of every month Estrada travels to Nogales, Ariz. where hundreds of Mexican nationals not only wait for the old church doors to open but also for miracles to happen. The vo...
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The New Americans: January 2009
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Exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of travelers coming into the United States. Tuesday, January 20, 2009. Hiya I'm Jodie Kristensen writing from the University of Arizona in Tucson. I look forward to writing about the unique individuals I will come across whom have traveled to Arizona from Mexico. The struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of these travelers will be explored through my interactions. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. Crossing Over The Border.
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The New Americans: My Personal Quest through the United States Immigration Process
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Exploring the struggles, triumphs, and ambitions of travelers coming into the United States. Monday, March 30, 2009. My Personal Quest through the United States Immigration Process. I would like to not only introduce you to the fact that I am personally on the quest for my American citizenship but also let you know how it is going. I have lived in the States for about 14 years. Within the past 6 months I decided to apply for my American citizenship. Referring to my earlier post about American Assortment.
