Today , in addition to being used as the unofficial anthem of the Farm Worker Movement and as an inspirational song in Cursillo workshops , the song is often taught in schools in the United States -- from elementary school to community colleges -- as an example of a common Mexican folk song .
Today , in addition to being used as the unofficial anthem of the United Farm Workers movement , and as an inspirational song in Cursillo workshops , the song is often taught in schools in the United States -- from elementary school to community colleges -- as an example of a common American folk song .