The U.S. Department of Education recently sent a letter to school districts across the country reminding them that all students, regardless of citizenship status, are entitled to a public elementary and secondary education. This letter comes at a time when many school districts are trying to keep students with questionable citizenship status out of school, and when state legislatures are passing immigration laws.
I applaud the Department of Education's letter and efforts. I agree that all students should be entitled to a free education, especially in America. It does not cost the country too much more money to educate non-citizens, and by educating them, we give them a better chance of becoming citizens in the future and being more productive in the future. Without an education, these students would be likely to do more harm than good, and would be destined to a poor future. Americans should be proud of the opportunities we are provided and are able to provide to children because in the end, they are our future.
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