Undocumented Immigrants

This thesis writes the history of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM ACT) and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Chapter One gives a background history on immigration reforms in the 20th century. Chapter Two focuses on the history of t…

This dissertation explores some of the current issues affecting the female and immigrant portions of the labor force, such as the gender wage gap and the path to legality for undocumented immigrants. Its aim is to shed light into some of the dynamics that are at play in the comp…

Undocumented students are a growing population in America's colleges and universities, particularly in California. The needs, aspirations, and experiences of these students often go unnoticed by policymakers and leaders in higher education. This narrative study examined the live…

This study was designed using a practitioner-research model (Cochran-Smith & Lytle, 2009). Serving in dual roles - ESL teacher and researcher of her own instructional practice - the researcher critically examined what happens when adolescent immigrant students are positioned as …