Although Hispanic students have been a part of Kansas public education since the 1800s and have been the second largest student body since 2000, as of fall 2020, there is a shortage of Hispanic superintendents across the state. With over 20 percent of the student population being Hispanic across the United States, the lack of superintendents from…

This study explores the social and academic experiences of Latinas at the University of Kansas, with an aim at understanding how these experiences impact their progression to degree. Literature on progression to degree of Hispanic students has historically come from a deficit point of view, while this study is focused on student success. In…

Home computer ownership and Internet access have become essential to education, job security and economic opportunity. The digital divide, the gap between those who can afford and can use computer technologies remains greatest for ethnic/racial groups placing them at a disadvantage for economic and educational opportunities. The purpose of the…