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Date of Graduation
8-7-2020
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Educational Specialist (EdS)
Department
Department of Graduate Psychology
Advisor(s)
Ashton Trice
Tammy Gilligan
Tiffany Hornsby
Abstract
The present study investigates the educational experiences of immigrants from Kurdistan, including any successes, difficulties, and adjustments to school in the United States. Information was collected from two informants, who reflected on their time in American schools. The study provides teachers, counselors, school psychologists, and other school personnel food for thought when working with specific populations of students.
The goal of this study is not to provide a comprehensive look at experiences of Kurdish youth and young adults. Instead, this study shares the unique stories of participants and highlights a few common experiences that indicate potential barriers to equitable educational experiences of Kurdish students, and other immigrant students in general.
Recommended Citation
Williams-Chase, Jessica, "School experiences of immigrant and refugee students from Kurdistan: Implications for school-based professionals" (2020). Educational Specialist, 2020-current. 8.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/edspec202029/8
