Beth Ronk - Teachers Against Child Detention
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Later this month, I will join teachers calling for the immediate release of immigrant children being held in detention.
My name is Beth Ronk, and I'm an EL (English Language) teacher and activist in Portland, OR. I'm also a member of Teachers Against Child Dentention (TACD), a group of teachers, immigrant rights organizations, and ordinary people concerned about the welfare of migrant children. TACD is led by Mandy Manning, the 2018 National Teacher of Year.
Current U.S. immigration policies have resulted in more than a five-fold increase in the number of immigrant toddlers, children and teens in detention centers. Nearly 15,000 children are detained in federally contracted shelters. Experts agree: incarcerating children significantly hurts their ability to learn and results in long-term psychological damage.
On Sunday, February 17, 2018, TACD will stage a live streamed “Teach-In For Freedom” in El Paso, TX. We will call on President Donald Trump and the US Congress to immediately release all imprisoned immigrant children and close all detention centers housing immigrant children.
I will be representing Oregon at the Teach-In For Freedom. I need to raise funds to cover my travel and lodging costs and help pay for the cost of the teach-in.
I would be grateful if you’d support me by making a donation to this GoFundMe campaign. Thank you!
My name is Beth Ronk, and I'm an EL (English Language) teacher and activist in Portland, OR. I'm also a member of Teachers Against Child Dentention (TACD), a group of teachers, immigrant rights organizations, and ordinary people concerned about the welfare of migrant children. TACD is led by Mandy Manning, the 2018 National Teacher of Year.
Current U.S. immigration policies have resulted in more than a five-fold increase in the number of immigrant toddlers, children and teens in detention centers. Nearly 15,000 children are detained in federally contracted shelters. Experts agree: incarcerating children significantly hurts their ability to learn and results in long-term psychological damage.
On Sunday, February 17, 2018, TACD will stage a live streamed “Teach-In For Freedom” in El Paso, TX. We will call on President Donald Trump and the US Congress to immediately release all imprisoned immigrant children and close all detention centers housing immigrant children.
I will be representing Oregon at the Teach-In For Freedom. I need to raise funds to cover my travel and lodging costs and help pay for the cost of the teach-in.
I would be grateful if you’d support me by making a donation to this GoFundMe campaign. Thank you!
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Beth Ronk
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Portland, OR
