The Charter School–to–Community College Pipeline: Examining College Access for African American and Latina/o Students

• In Event: 14.045 - Roundtable Session 3
  In Roundtable Session: 14.045-4 - Diverse Student Experiences Along the K–16 Pipeline

Abstract

This qualitative ethnographic case study, guided by critical race theory (CRT), examined how charter school personnel defined college access for African American and Latina/o students, specifically regarding community college enrollment. While attending higher education was the ultimate goal that the staff had for students, attending a community college was often seen as a stigma and only appropriate for those who were academically underprepared. Although this charter schools boasted a strong a college-going culture, community colleges were still positioned as a deficit choice amongst students and staff. In addition, college advising was administered through a color blind approach.

Authors

• Stephanie Nunez, Green Dot Public Schools

• Dimpal Jain, California State University - Northridge