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US Citizenship Podcast
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Jennifer Gagliardi is a ESL/Citizenship teacher. More on uscitizenpod.com
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On October 28, 1936, FDR presided at the Statue's 50th anniversary and repeated President Cleveland's speech in part:

"We will not forget that Liberty has here made her home; nor shall her chosen altar be neglected."

#StatueofLiberty #citizenship #immigrants

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Anniversary of the Dedication of the Statue of Liberty
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Happy Birthday Federalist Papers!

USCIS 128:84. Why were the Federalist Papers important?

Check our easy / intermediate summaries of the topics explored by the #FederalistPapers

#civicliteracy #USConstitution #ESL #adulteducation #citizenship #naturalization

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Happy Birthday Federalist Papers!
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Two new resources for our senior LPRs for the 2025 Civics Test.

2025 Civics Test 65 and Older plus 20 Years LPR (EN)
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Patricia Hernandez: El Examen de Ciudadanía 2025 para 65 años o es mayor y 20 años LPR
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#citizenship
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Shawn Chakrabarti formerly with USCIS, has just released a new resource to help teachers adapt the new USCIS 128 questions to their Citizenship Prep classes.

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#naturalization #citizenship #adulteducation #EduSky #USCIS
2025 Civics Test Curriculum Themes PDF.pdf
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A #Citizenship Question in Honor of #Diwali

While visiting schools during her congressional campaign, Reshma Saujani noticed the lack of girls in the computer classes, so she started #GirlsWhoCode.
What are two ways that Americans can participate in their #democracy? (55)
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A Citizenship Question in Honor of Diwali
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@savevoa.bsky.social Voice of America is not only important for news outside the U.S., it is a lifeline for immigrants to stay connected to their home country. When I shared this video with my class, a student from #Myanmar said that she said she felt "seen". #SAVEVOA

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When VOA Falls Silent, America Loses Ground
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BREAKING: The Census Bureau’s website says applications are now open for temporary “2026 Census Test” jobs in six states as some of the national head count’s advocates warn about delays in preparing for next year’s major field test of the #2030Census
A major census test begins recruiting workers as some warn about delays
The Census Bureau is looking for temporary workers to carry out next year's major field test of the 2030 census in six states, as the national head count's advocates raise concerns about preparations.
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Olga Thurst of Liberty Lab just released a new 128 question Civics online quiz. Check it out!
datawife.github.io/civics2025/

And join the discussion about new resources on TESOL.org new PLN: ESL Civics and Naturalization Education

#USCIS #2025test #civics

#citizenship #adulteducation #EduSky
Liberty Lab - USCIS Civics Test Study Tool
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Mother Cabrini, the first U.S. saint, was an immigrant who gave hope to newcomers and the poor. The Cabrini Pledge reminds us today to welcome migrants, honor human dignity, and keep hope alive. #CabriniPledge #ImmigrantHeritage #immigrants

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The Cabrini Pledge
Resources to inform your pledge and further action:Catholic Social Teaching
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Join the discussion about teaching the language and civics tasks associated with the citizenship interview at TESOL International Association's new Professional Learning Network:

ESL Civics and Naturalization Education.

More at TESOL.org

#naturalization #citizenship #EduSky #ELL #adulteducation
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It would be bad enough to require everyone, equally, to show their papers. But it’s even more pernicious, and there’s a separate constitutional harm, when the gov't singles out one race or ethnicity and requires them to prove their status.--Celia Wang, @aclu.org
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How Do You Prove Your Citizenship?
ICE won’t say.
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Practice Interviews for #Constitution & #Citizenship Week AND Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

6ix interviews organized by #ESL levels. There are ten questions in each interviews, appropriate for mixed-status class rooms.

#adulteducation #EduSky

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Between #LaborDay (Sept. 1) and #ConstitutionDay / #CitizenshipDay (Sept. 17), I will post a series of practice interview scripts based on #USCIS #N400 Part 9 which include rephrased questions, vocab, and graphics plus related USCIS 100 qs & gov't websites.

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