Latina/o Educational Attainment Flashcard

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By 2014, what did data indicate about educational attainment gaps for Latina/o students?

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The gaps were not narrowing and, in some cases, were widening.

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According to the CSRC reports, what type of school culture is important for Latina/o students' success?

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A college-going school culture.

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What is one way schools can support English language learners and undocumented students?

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Implementing legislation that meets their needs.

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What did Ben do the morning after his father's arrest?

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He attended school to complete standardized testing.

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What does the new policy encourage state and local police to do?

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Assist in immigration enforcement

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Why might students be discouraged from filling out the FAFSA form, as described in the article?

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They are worried that reporting immigration status could be a risk for the family.

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Why did Ben choose not to talk about his father’s pending deportation with teachers?

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Because he didn’t want to get embarrassed and thought the teacher wouldn’t help.

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What did teachers do to try to support students like Ben?

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They emphasized school as a safe space and as a place where students knew teachers were there as supports.

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According to the case study, what is a consequence when students do not trust their teachers?

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Teachers often do not know what is going on with their students and are unable to support them.

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Which of the following is a barrier Latinx youth face in higher education under DACA? Ineligibility for in-state tuition, Automatic acceptance to universities, Free housing, Guaranteed job placement

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Ineligibility for in-state tuition