Undocumented Students' Educational Trajectories

Undocumented students attend K-12 schools alongside their U.S. citizen peers, yet their experiences are often shaped by a complex mix of visibility and invisibility. While they may be highly visible due to their racial identity as immigrant students, their legal status often remains hidden—from teachers, counselors, and even their classmates. In my research, I explore how race plays a role in the advising relationships between predominantly White high school counselors and racially/ethnically minoritized undocumented students. This project is part of the Race, Education, and Immigration Collaborative (REIC @ RIC), an initiative founded to foster research and resources that support the educational and emotional wellbeing of undocumented students at all educational levels. To learn more please visit the project website.