Yesterday, my students brought food for a party after class. They all made foods that they love, foods from their original countries. It was a wonderful feast! We had a really good time. They practiced their English, and I practiced my Spanish.
My students are all very hard working, genuine people. They have a real love of life, their families, and food. I am lucky to have the opportunity to get to know and teach them. I learn so much from them. I enjoy learning the stories about their families, their jobs, how they came to the United States, and why they came to this country. I have heard some amazing stories. I have heard many stories of discrimination. This makes me extremely sad. Why can we not develop an immigration policy that is more equitable? I understand that we have to protect our borders from terrorists. My students are not criminals or terrorists. They are people like you and me, with hopes and dreams.
