Well I see illegal immigration as a boon to your economy. Cheap labor helps keep prices of goods down, plus they actually do pay into taxes/social security. On top of that they make all those babies you like so much. I don't see a whole lot of benefit to building a wall.
I do agree throwing money blindly at education isn't the answer. Also, even though I'm a lefty, I don't feel just anyone should be granted higher education just because they want it. (I joined the military to earn my higher education) I do feel there should be some middle ground, where someone can earn a higher education and serve their country without it necessarily being military service. Bernie's going to have to compromise with a Republican congress, that is what I'm getting at.