Full Description
Advocacy and Policy Change for Undocumented Student Success is a compelling exploration of the undocumented student experience in America, offering a deep dive into the advocacy, education, and systemic challenges faced by undocumented communities.
Compiling the most significant work in the field in terms of its contributions to research and professional practice, this volume uncovers the historical struggles and triumphs of undocumented students and their families in their quest for educational access and equity. From pivotal legal milestones to personal narratives of resilience and adversity, this collection paints a comprehensive picture of the ongoing battle against legal and societal barriers. It delves into the mental health impacts of living undocumented and presents innovative strategies and policy reforms aimed at bridging the gap between harsh realities and hopeful aspirations. A clarion call to action, this volume is an invitation to join the fight for a more equitable and inclusive society, recognizing the vital contributions of undocumented individuals and advocating for systemic change.
Advocacy and Policy Change for Undocumented Student Success is a must-have resource for graduate students and researchers in Educational Leadership and Policy, Multicultural Education, and Teacher Education. It will also be an important reading for educational leaders, teachers, counselors, administrators, and organizations that share a common interest in and commitment to the educational issues that impact undocumented students and their families.
Contents
Section 1: Policies, Engagement, and Interventions
1. Exploring the Borderlands: Elementary School Teachers Navigation of Immigration Practices in a Latino Diaspora Community
Sarah Gallo and Holly Link
2. Lowering the Cost Barrier to Higher Education for Undocumented Students: A Promising University-Level Intervention
Andrew Thangasamy and Deborah Horan
3. The Academic Success of Undocumented Latino students: School programs, non-profit organizations, and social capital
Akiko Yasuike
4. "You're Part of Some Hope and Then You Fall into Despair": Exploring the Impact of a Restrictive Immigration Climate on Educators in Latinx Immigrant Communities
R. Gabriela Barajas Gonzalez, Heliana Linares Torres, Anya Urcuyo, et al.
Section 2: Mental Health and Well-being
5. Social Emotional Needs of Latino Immigrant Adolescents: A Sociocultural Model for Development and Implementation of Culturally Specific Interventions
Christiane O. Blanco-Vega, Sara M. Castro-Olivio, and Kenneth W. Merrell
6. The Achievement Gap Among Newcomer Immigrant Adolescents: Life Stressors Hinder Latina/o Academic Success
Sita G. Patel, Alinne Z. Barrera, Michael J. Strambler, et al.
7. Evaluating the Effect of Legal Vulnerabilities and Social Support on the Mental Health of Undocumented College Students
Sharon Velarde Pierce, Alein Y. Haro, Cecilia Ayon, and Laura E. Enriquez
8. Impact of Potential Changes in US Immigration Policies on Distress and Mental Health of Latinx College Students
Rosario Olguin-Aguirre, Adriel Boals, Yolanda Flores Niemann, and Chiachih Wang
Section 3: Testimonios, Identities, and Experiences
9. Echandole Ganas: The Academic Identities of Undocumented Latino Youth
Gemma Punti
10. "It's About Hearing and Understanding Their Stories": Teacher Empathy and Socio-Political Awareness Toward Newcomer Undocumented Students in the New Latino South
Sophia Rodriguez, Timothy Monreal, and Joy Howard
11. Finding Evidence of Community Cultural Wealth in Georgia: Testimonios of Latina Immigrants on Navigating Cultural, Social, and Economic Barriers
Michelle S. Yrigollen-Robbins
