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Journal of Latinos and Education, 2016
ABSTRACT This survey and interview-based study examined the perspectives of 30 of the 38 migrant ... more ABSTRACT This survey and interview-based study examined the perspectives of 30 of the 38 migrant directors in Michigan, covering 26 summer migrant programs. Among the findings of this study were an unexpected inverse relationship between the size of programs and the frequency and number of external services and referrals they are able to provide for students; a widespread concern with interstate credit accrual and communication between state programs as well as differences in program directors’ perceptions of the ease of interstate communication; and a generally positive response to the suggestion of a new statewide evaluation protocol for migrant programs.
Language Arts Journal of Michigan, 2004
Language Arts Journal of Michigan, 2012
Language Arts Journal of Michigan, 2003
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or m... more All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review, with the exception of reproducible pages, which are identified by the "Where Do I Go from Here?" This book is dedicated to my husband, Jim, and daughter, Amanda, who encouraged me at every turn. Additionally, it is dedicated to migrant families in the United States-hardworking, generous people who deserve the best in education for their children.
Journal of Family Diversity in Education
This narrative study provides new understanding about migrant farm worker families in Michigan. M... more This narrative study provides new understanding about migrant farm worker families in Michigan. Mothers, in particular, are central to the family structure, providing continuity and stability in the migratory process. In 2016, we interviewed five migrant mothers working in Harbor County, Michigan. The women shared their struggles along with their hopes for the future. In this article, we focus our attention on the challenges faced by the women: family obligations, sexism, limited English proficiency, limited income, and work-related demands. In addition to their accounts of difficulties, the interviews also revealed the women’s great resilience and their belief in the power of education to change the future for their children. To conclude, we discuss the ways in which our schools and communities can support migrant students and their families.
National Writing Project, 2007
ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of M... more ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of Migrant Students.
National Writing Project, 2007
ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of M... more ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of Migrant Students.
ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of M... more ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of Migrant Students.
Journal of Latinos and Education, 2016
ABSTRACT This survey and interview-based study examined the perspectives of 30 of the 38 migrant ... more ABSTRACT This survey and interview-based study examined the perspectives of 30 of the 38 migrant directors in Michigan, covering 26 summer migrant programs. Among the findings of this study were an unexpected inverse relationship between the size of programs and the frequency and number of external services and referrals they are able to provide for students; a widespread concern with interstate credit accrual and communication between state programs as well as differences in program directors’ perceptions of the ease of interstate communication; and a generally positive response to the suggestion of a new statewide evaluation protocol for migrant programs.
Language Arts Journal of Michigan, 2004
Language Arts Journal of Michigan, 2012
Language Arts Journal of Michigan, 2003
All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or m... more All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review, with the exception of reproducible pages, which are identified by the "Where Do I Go from Here?" This book is dedicated to my husband, Jim, and daughter, Amanda, who encouraged me at every turn. Additionally, it is dedicated to migrant families in the United States-hardworking, generous people who deserve the best in education for their children.
Journal of Family Diversity in Education
This narrative study provides new understanding about migrant farm worker families in Michigan. M... more This narrative study provides new understanding about migrant farm worker families in Michigan. Mothers, in particular, are central to the family structure, providing continuity and stability in the migratory process. In 2016, we interviewed five migrant mothers working in Harbor County, Michigan. The women shared their struggles along with their hopes for the future. In this article, we focus our attention on the challenges faced by the women: family obligations, sexism, limited English proficiency, limited income, and work-related demands. In addition to their accounts of difficulties, the interviews also revealed the women’s great resilience and their belief in the power of education to change the future for their children. To conclude, we discuss the ways in which our schools and communities can support migrant students and their families.
National Writing Project, 2007
ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of M... more ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of Migrant Students.
National Writing Project, 2007
ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of M... more ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of Migrant Students.
ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of M... more ED504749 - "Where Do I Go from Here?" Meeting the Unique Educational Needs of Migrant Students.