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The Plight of Invisibility
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Book Synopsis
The Plight of Invisibility offers unique contributions that inform the use of a community-based research approach that examines educational issues identified by urban, Latina/o communities. It offers a new lens from which to understand the circumstances of Latina/o students in schools as they navigate in social systems that are in opposition to them, thus rendering Latina/o students and their families invisible. Despite these challenges, the book offers examples of community programs and resources that support and address the needs of Latina/o students as they build resiliency and determination to persist. Community organizations and advocates, educational researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers will find The Plight of Invisibility useful to reframe deficit discourses about Latina/o studentsand their families. In addition, the book is appropriate for classes including methodology courses focused on community-based research, educational policy and/or college access courses, and Latina/o studies
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Table of Contents
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1. Study Background and Book Overview
Donna Marie Harris/Judy Marquez Kiyama
2. Estámos Aquí! A Historical Context for the Plight of Invisibility
Nancy Ares/Hilda Rosario Escher3. A Community-Based Approach: Review of Community Context, Frameworks, and Methods
Judy Marquez Kiyama/Donna Marie Harris4. School Policies as Barriers for Latina/o Student Persistence
Donna Marie Harris/Judy Marquez Kiyama5. Garnering Resilience: Latina/o Education as a Family, School, and Community Affair
Sandra Quiñones6. The Role of School- and Community-Based Programs in Aiding Latina/o High School Persistence
Donna Marie Harris/ Judy Marquez Kiyama7. When Violence Interferes with Educational Opportunity: Latinas’ Narratives of Resistance and Agency
Judy Marquez Kiyama/Amalia Dache-Gerbino/Vicki T. Sapp8. Advanced Placement and College Readiness: An Examination of AP Course Availability and Enrollment between Urban and Suburban Schools in Western New York
Donna Marie Harris/Thomas Noel Jr.9. Moving Forward: Recommendations, Action Items, and Areas of Focus
Judy Marquez Kiyama/Donna Marie Harris10. A Superintendent’s Response: The Latina/o Potential Yet to be Realized
Bolgen Vargas11. Implications for Practice and Policy: High School Persistence and College Access
Judy Marquez Kiyama/Donna Marie Harris12. Conclusion, Resources, and Best Practices
Donna Marie Harris/Judy Marquez Kiyama
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About the Authors
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Donna Marie Harris is an independent consultant to school districts and non-profit organizations. She has published articles in Educational Policy and Education and Urban Society. Harris received her Ph.D. in educational policy studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Judy Marquez Kiyama is an assistant professor of higher education at the University of Denver. Kiyama has published articles in the American Educational Research Journal and the Journal of Higher Education. Kiyama received her Ph.D. in higher education from the University of Arizona.
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To Order
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You can order copies with our publisher, Peter Lang: Orders can be placed directly with the Peter Lang customer service department by phone: 800-770-LANG or 212-647-7706, by fax: 212-647-7707, or through the internet: www.peterlang.com
- ISBN 978-1-4331-2581-2 hb. (Hardcover)
- ISBN 978-1-4331-2580-5 pb. (Softcover)
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Press Release: Peter Lang Publishing
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Book Event
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If you are interested in organizing a book event, please contact : Judy Marquez Kiyama (Judy.Kiyama@du.edu) or Donna Marie Harris (dmharris18@netzero.net).