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Massachusetts was recently named first in the country in terms of its K-12 education and the number of residents with college degrees. We recognize and affirm that excellent education is critical to the Commonwealth鈥檚 and America鈥檚 future economic vitality. We are committed to the education of all our children and young adults who pass through our doors.

In many respects, our country has grown to its present strength due to the past influx of immigrants seeking the American Dream. That dream is grounded in our country鈥檚 belief that all are endowed with three basic rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The 鈥渃rime鈥� of the undocumented immigrant today is pursuing the same dream of many in the past 鈥� a better life for their families.

Five years ago, in recognition that the infants and children who accompanied their immigrant parents illegally entering our country did not choose to do so, the previous federal administration established Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Those with DACA status attend and graduate from our K-12 schools and benefit from the ability to attend excellent post-secondary education in order to bring the skills and credentials needed in our workforce today.

Individuals with DACA status live in our communities, pay taxes, and are ready and willing to continue to positively contribute to our local economies and communities. Ending DACA and subjecting these individuals to deportation not only contradicts our shared values and the inherent principles in our educational missions, but threatens the economic well-being of our region, state, and country.

We remain committed to meeting the needs of every person who walks through our doors looking to learn and achieve, regardless of their immigration status. We stand together to fight for the continued protection of all the young people with and eligible for DACA.

Ellen L. Kennedy President, 黄瓜视频 Community College Tommy Chang Superintendent, Boston Public Schools Laura L. Douglas President, Bristol Community College James C. Mabry President, Middlesex Community College Pam Eddinger President, Bunker Hill Community College James Vander Hooven President, Mt. Wachusett Community College John L. Cox President, Cape Cod Community College Patricia A. Gentile President, North Shore Community College

Robert Pura President, Greenfield Community College Lane A. Glenn President, Northern Essex Community College Christina Royal President, Holyoke Community College Luis Pedraja President, Quinsigamond Community College Charles Wall President, Massasoit Community College Valerie R. Roberson President, Roxbury Community College David Podell President, MassBay Community College John B. Cook President, Springfield Technical Community College