This week on Modern Family,  the drop-dead gorgeous Gloria becomes an American.  On one level, this series is a bit lame.  On many levels, it uses outrageous comedy to make very important points.

Gloria had studied hard and knew all the answers and is a bit disappointed when the examination interviewer  rushes her through the process and only asks her two questions before saying that she passed.

I tell my students that it’s not just about learning all the answers so they can pass the test.  It’s about learning what it means to be a good American citizens for the rest of their lives.  They absolutely get it.  One of the questions they might be asked is “Why do you want to be an American citizen?”  When they tell me their stories it is usually all I can do to keep from tearing up.