Advocating

Advocating for undocumented students is especially important in states like Tennessee that put limitations on what undocumented students can access. Explore ways to engage in advocacy to help us achieve educational equity for all Tennessee students.

Undocumented Student Resources

Check out our list of organizations and practitioners throughout the state that offer support for the undocumented immigrant community.

Our resource hub is designed for students, practitioners, families, and any other stakeholder wanting to become an advocate for education in Tennessee. The hub includes guidance on building your advocacy strategy, identifying your elected officials, understanding the bill-to-law process, and tracking priority education issues.

EdTrust’s report compares 15 states with the highest numbers of undocumented students in college and explains how different legislative policies affect students access to a college education.

This pre-recorded session will showcase our latest research, and a resource hub filled with practical, step-by-step guidance for helping students access early college credit, navigate financial planning, enroll, and ultimately succeed in their academic and workforce goals.