Publication Date
1-1-2013
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
First Advisor
Cohen, James A.
Degree Name
B.A. (Bachelor of Arts)
Legacy Department
Department of Literacy Education (LTCY)
Abstract
The Impact of Living in a Mixed-Status Family on K-12 Students is important because itexamines a serious issue confronting today’s schools— the experiences and needs of students living in mixed-status families, which are often not considered by educators. The significant number of students in today’s schools who are either undocumented themselves or directly impacted by a parent who is undocumented calls on teachers and administrators, regardless of their personal beliefs on immigration, to learn about the needs of these students, the challenges they face, and what can be done to help them. This is a review of the current literature pertaining to students in mixed-status families. The research from 46 different sources is presented in four major sections: psychological and physical effects, academic effects, impact from detentions and deportations, and transitioning to adulthood. Among the major findings of this review are students from mixed-status families face many personal and educational obstacles and that their needs are largely unmet by the current school system.
Recommended Citation
Mass, Allison, "The Impact of Living in a Mixed-Status Family on K-12 Students" (2013). Honors Capstones. 1204.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/studentengagement-honorscapstones/1204
Extent
20 pages
Language
eng
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
Rights Statement
In Copyright
Rights Statement 2
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Media Type
Text
