@article{batts_carrasquillo_tapia_bass_2024, title={“We Hold Culture in Our Hearts”: A Phenomenological Study of Hispanic/Latina Homeschool Experiences}, url={https://doi.org/10.1080/15582159.2024.2422244}, DOI={10.1080/15582159.2024.2422244}, abstractNote={Although one of the fastest-growing homeschool subgroups, there are no empirical studies specifically considering Hispanic/Latino/a/x/e homeschool families. This study asks Hispanic and Latina parents to describe what homeschooling means to them. Using phenomenology, intersectionality, and community cultural wealth, we interviewed 18 mothers across the nation. We find that preservation or reclamation of cultural heritage is the most meaningful result of the decision to homeschool. Specific aspects of culture found are family cohesion, familial language, and living the values of a strong work ethic and the need to be resourceful. Implications for policy, practice, and research are discussed.}, journal={Journal of School Choice}, author={Batts, Christy and Carrasquillo, María Heysha Carrillo and Tapia, Oscar R. Miranda and Bass, Lisa}, year={2024}, month={Oct} }
 @book{felten_2023, title={Connections Are Everything}, DOI={10.56021/9781421443126}, publisher={Johns Hopkins University Press}, author={Felten, Peter}, year={2023} }
 @article{thurman_tapia_2023, title={Considerations for Designing and Implementing a First-Generation College Student Peer Mentoring Program}, volume={3}, DOI={10.1080/26906015.2023.2231024}, abstractNote={ABSTRACTABSTRACTDespite multiple obstacles, first-generation college students (FGCS) can transition to and persist throughout higher education successfully. Prior literature emphasizes the importance of supporting diverse students in relationship-rich, learner-centered educational environments. This reflective manuscript describes the development and implementation of a strengths-based peer mentoring program in which FGCS supported each other’s success. First-year FGCS were matched with peer mentors, who met regularly and participated in monthly programming designed to foster reflection and development of strategies for success in college. Challenges and lessons learned are discussed in conjunction with feedback from program participants to inform future FCGS peer mentoring programs.KEYWORDS: First-generation college studentspeer mentoringrelationship-rich educationstrengths-based programming Disclosure statementNo potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).}, number={2}, journal={Journal of First-generation Student Success}, publisher={Informa UK Limited}, author={Thurman, Sabrina L. and Tapia, Oscar R. Miranda}, year={2023}, month={May}, pages={143–153} }
 @inbook{marcy_2023, title={Understanding the Distributed University Model}, DOI={10.4324/9781003448099-8}, booktitle={The Small College Imperative}, publisher={Routledge}, author={Marcy, Mary B.}, year={2023}, month={Jun}, pages={126–136} }