First, there is the obligatory—and true—“I” statement. The writer is responsible for all errors, rants of questionable importance, and the inability to give complete credit to sources for material torn from various, assuredly reputable, publications. Second, contributions from a long list of individuals found their way into GUIDE. Specific articles—which appeared in Forum magazine and which I believe provided invaluable insight and emotional flavoring—came from these students: Alejandro Sanchez, Amanda Maldonado, Desiree Colon, Diego Ortiz, Angela Bermudez, Emerson Maradiaga, Emily Casiano, Emily Diaz, Esthefany Castillo, Jose Gonzalez, Jonathan Feria, Julia Hellwege, Julissa Gil, Karen Cabanilla, Margaret Arias, Sapphire Aragon, Walter Rodriguez, and Winans Largacha. Third, of considerable usefulness in constructing what became the final version of GUIDE was information/analysis/thoughts gleaned from these particular organizations and publications (in alphabetical order): Delta Project, Immigration Policy Center, the New York Times, North Star Academy Charter School of Newark, Pew Hispanic Center, The Bottom Line, and the Star Ledger. Other sources, to the extent possible, are duly noted in the text and the long list of footnotes. Fourth, the wonderful individuals below—known to me for many years through either my education program endeavors or my involvement in various non-profit organizations or because they are family—aided in the rewriting process. They pointed out structural flaws and confusing terminology, raised cogent questions, and listened patiently, and frequently skeptically (“you need an editor”), as I explained where I was going with the material each was Reading. I am grateful to all of them and blessed that they are part of my life.
Adrian Jaramillo … Aracely Santos … Allen Zwickler … Alfredo Rainuzzo … Bob Storey … Carolina Poveda … Cynthia Coello … Carol Wilson … Damaris Hurtado … David Howitt … Diego Arenas … Darcy Dye … Dan Hurlbut … Deborah Gonzalez … Ed Matthews … Emily Casiano … Eddie Lopez … Harry Howitt … Hector Mendez … Ismael Iraola … Julia Hellwege … Julissa Gil … Javier Marin … Kari Hurlbut … Sandra Montoya … Wendy Matthews … Xiomara Guevara … Nada Michael … Steven Leon … David Gould … Simone Carson … Griselle Baret … Angela Duque … Juan Cadavid … Sarah Tantillo … Deep Shah