Poster #76 - Status Disclosure and Schooling: Student Strategies and Educator Accountability

• In Event: 79.052 - MTCC Poster Session 19
  In Poster Session: 79.052-9 - Poster Session

Abstract

Within the last decade, we have seen a resurgence of nativist legislation aimed at marginalizing undocumented immigrants. Yet, the power of the undocumented youth movement has resulted in victories towards the education of undocumented youth. The literature on undocumented Latinx students discusses their navigation through the educational pipeline, however, little is known about how, when and why these students decide to disclose their status to teachers and counselors. Utilizing the testimonios of twelve undocumented Latinx high school, community college, and university students in Southern California, this paper uncovers their socialization practices with educators, and argues that their litmus test results in key educators being viewed as gateways or gatekeepers of crucial mentoring and resources needed to achieve their goals.

Author

• Ana K. Soltero Lopez, Fresno State University