Harvard EdCast: Immigration Policy's Impact on Education

Implemented in the United States a little over one year ago, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program provides an opportunity for undocumented immigrants who entered the U.S. as children to remain in the country without fear of deportation, and allows them more opportunities in the areas of work and education. Assistant Professor Roberto Gonzales' current research explores the effect of DACA, as well as the program's implementation in schools and community based organizations. In this edition of the EdCast, Gonzales, one of the nation’s leading experts on undocumented immigrant youth and young adults, discusses DACA and the impact of immigration policy as it relates to educational success in our country.

About the Harvard EdCast The Harvard EdCast is a weekly series of podcasts, available on the Harvard University iTunes U page, that features a 15-20 minute conversation with thought leaders in the field of education from across the country and around the world. Hosted by Matt Weber, the Harvard EdCast is a space for educational discourse and openness, focusing on the myriad issues and current events related to the field. For more on Gonzales' research, read "Lecture Hall" in the latest issue of Ed. magazine.