The Role of Family Cultural Practices in the College Readiness Journey of Mexican American High School AVID Seniors

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Going to college is an expectation for many students, but this is not always the norm for many minority families. The decision to leave the comfort of home for college includes many family discussions and literacy practices that greatly affect a student. Studying family literacy practices such as storytelling and “cuentos y consejos” allows us to understand the concerns families possess as their daughters transition from home to college.

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college ready AVID daughters aspirations family

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