Multimedia Resources

White House White Board: Why Immigration is Beneficial to America

It's clear commonsense immigration reform is good for the economy as a whole. Don't take our word for it — study after study has shown that commonsense immigration reform will strengthen the economy, spur innovation, reduce the deficit and increase US trade and exports.

Year Released: 2013

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DREAMERS- A Story of the Ages

Teachers and students can read this beatifully illustrated storybook on Storybird and learn about current issues in immigration. Students of all ages can use the artwork on Storybird to create their own written works.

http://storybird.com/books/bring-the-nine-dreamers-home/

Year Released: 2013

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Ethnic Studies in Arizona- The Debate

Watch Ethnic Studies in Arizona on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.

Articles about Ethnic Studies argument:

Ethnic Studies from Arizona Schools to NYC CampusesRead more...

Year Released: 2012

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Jose Antonio Vargas

Year Released: 2012

The Inaccuracy of Anti-Immigration Arguments

When thinking of the immigrant population in the United States, many make assumptions of how they contribute and/or hurt our country. This powerpoint separates the myth from reality of immigrants in the United States.

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Tanton Network Video

This is a short educational video that reveals the forces behind the aniti-immigration movement in the United States.

Strength in Diversity: The Economic and Political Clout of Immigrants

A powerpoint demonstrating the critical economic roles that immigrants play in our society.

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Top 10 Myths About Immigration

By Leo Anchondo of Justice for Immigrants Read more...

Year Released: 2010

What Makes Us American: A Video Montage

This video presents a montage highlighting the diversity and pluralism that makes our nation uniquely multicultural.

When you think of the United States what is the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe you think of the food, the holidays, or symbols of the American identity? Each of these elements paints a picture of the United States, but what truly makes our country what it is today, is the people.

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