Elena M Venegas
Biographic Data
| ID | 238720 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elena M Venegas |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elena M |
| FAMILY NAME | Venegas |
| SIGNATURE | VENEGAS E M |
| AFFILIATIONS | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6359-9389 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 11 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
The Effect of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies on the Reading Performance of Fourth Grade Students in the Rio Grande Valley
Reading comprehension is a critical skill for academic success and lifelong learning. This study examines the impact of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies in Reading with Differentiation (PALS-RD) on the reading performance of fourth-grade students in the Rio Grande Valley, a predominantly bilingual and low-income community (50.0% Female, 97.1% Hispanic/Latinx, 90% qualifying for free or reduced lunch). The PALS-RD program, an adaptation of the or…
The Role of Familia in Mexicanas’ Trajectories Toward Enrolling in a College of Education at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Black Lives Still Matter: Freedom Schools as an Embodiment of Critical Literacy Through Reflection and Action
The continuation of racial inequities in the United States has ignited the recent Black Lives Matter Movement, a protest of police brutality and gun violence. Black lives matter in public school classrooms, too—where students of color face barriers to equitable educational experiences. The Children's Defense Fund Freedom School program is a major component in developing critical literacy skills through critique, inquiry, and transformation throug…
Black and Asian women faculty: A reader’s theater highlighting their experiences across three Hispanic-Serving Institutions
The counterstories of Black and Asian women faculty across three Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) as interpreted through Critical Race Feminism are shared in a Reader’s Theater format presented as three acts featuring conversations between the participants. In Act I, Black women faculty revealed experiences with Anti-Blackness and colorism surrounding their HSIs. Act II revealed a need for mentoring. In Act III, Black and Asian women faculty …
Diversifying the ‘HSI bubble’: Black and Asian women faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
This qualitative case study explored the experiences of seven Black and Asian women faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The unique experience of each woman is shared in this paper. Three themes highlight the interconnectedness of participant experiences. The first theme indicated that these Black and Asian women faculty operated in unsupportive microclimates within their HSIs. Secondly, participants communicated a need for representa…
Engaging in “dangerous discussions”: Fostering cultural competence through the analysis of depictions of college life in popular films
This qualitative case study utilized critical media literacy to guide the analysis of the depiction of racially and ethnically diverse college students in contemporary popular films. Participants in this study were racially and ethnically diverse undergraduate students enrolled at a private, predominantly White institution in the United States. Three primary themes emerged from this study. First, students of color were more apt to recognize stere…
Bodies Are Not Commodities: Examining A21 Curriculum's Impact on Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Advocacy About Anti-Human Trafficking Rights and Issues
Research supports the notion that there are more people trapped by institutions of slavery than ever before. Human trafficking can include those who fall victim to forced labor conditions, sexual exploitation, human smuggling, and in certain instances, children are sexually exploited through commercialism. However, recently, law enforcement organizations and social justice networks have sought to eradicate human trafficking by increasing awarenes…
Linguistic hegemony today: Recommendations for eradicating language discrimination
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues of contemporary language conflict in educational contexts. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper which examines current educational practices and policies through the lens of linguistic hegemony. Findings The authors identify three primary areas in which linguistic hegemony persists at present, including English-only policies, varied perspectives on language difference and ha…
Diversifying the ‘HSI bubble’: Black and Asian women faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
This qualitative case study explored the experiences of seven Black and Asian women faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The unique experience of each woman is shared in this paper. Three themes highlight the interconnectedness of participant experiences. The first theme indicated that these Black and Asian women faculty operated in unsupportive microclimates within their HSIs. Secondly, participants communicated a need for representa…
Bodies Are Not Commodities: Examining A21 Curriculum's Impact on Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Advocacy About Anti-Human Trafficking Rights and Issues
Research supports the notion that there are more people trapped by institutions of slavery than ever before. Human trafficking can include those who fall victim to forced labor conditions, sexual exploitation, human smuggling, and in certain instances, children are sexually exploited through commercialism. However, recently, law enforcement organizations and social justice networks have sought to eradicate human trafficking by increasing awarenes…
Black Lives Still Matter: Freedom Schools as an Embodiment of Critical Literacy Through Reflection and Action
The continuation of racial inequities in the United States has ignited the recent Black Lives Matter Movement, a protest of police brutality and gun violence. Black lives matter in public school classrooms, too—where students of color face barriers to equitable educational experiences. The Children's Defense Fund Freedom School program is a major component in developing critical literacy skills through critique, inquiry, and transformation throug…
Linguistic hegemony today: Recommendations for eradicating language discrimination
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss issues of contemporary language conflict in educational contexts. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper which examines current educational practices and policies through the lens of linguistic hegemony. Findings The authors identify three primary areas in which linguistic hegemony persists at present, including English-only policies, varied perspectives on language difference and ha…
Engaging in “dangerous discussions”: Fostering cultural competence through the analysis of depictions of college life in popular films
This qualitative case study utilized critical media literacy to guide the analysis of the depiction of racially and ethnically diverse college students in contemporary popular films. Participants in this study were racially and ethnically diverse undergraduate students enrolled at a private, predominantly White institution in the United States. Three primary themes emerged from this study. First, students of color were more apt to recognize stere…
Bodies Are Not Commodities: Examining A21 Curriculum's Impact on Students' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Advocacy About Anti-Human Trafficking Rights and Issues
Research supports the notion that there are more people trapped by institutions of slavery than ever before. Human trafficking can include those who fall victim to forced labor conditions, sexual exploitation, human smuggling, and in certain instances, children are sexually exploited through commercialism. However, recently, law enforcement organizations and social justice networks have sought to eradicate human trafficking by increasing awarenes…
Diversifying the ‘HSI bubble’: Black and Asian women faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
This qualitative case study explored the experiences of seven Black and Asian women faculty at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The unique experience of each woman is shared in this paper. Three themes highlight the interconnectedness of participant experiences. The first theme indicated that these Black and Asian women faculty operated in unsupportive microclimates within their HSIs. Secondly, participants communicated a need for representa…
Black and Asian women faculty: A reader’s theater highlighting their experiences across three Hispanic-Serving Institutions
The counterstories of Black and Asian women faculty across three Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) as interpreted through Critical Race Feminism are shared in a Reader’s Theater format presented as three acts featuring conversations between the participants. In Act I, Black women faculty revealed experiences with Anti-Blackness and colorism surrounding their HSIs. Act II revealed a need for mentoring. In Act III, Black and Asian women faculty …
Black Lives Still Matter: Freedom Schools as an Embodiment of Critical Literacy Through Reflection and Action
The continuation of racial inequities in the United States has ignited the recent Black Lives Matter Movement, a protest of police brutality and gun violence. Black lives matter in public school classrooms, too—where students of color face barriers to equitable educational experiences. The Children's Defense Fund Freedom School program is a major component in developing critical literacy skills through critique, inquiry, and transformation throug…
The Effect of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies on the Reading Performance of Fourth Grade Students in the Rio Grande Valley
Reading comprehension is a critical skill for academic success and lifelong learning. This study examines the impact of Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies in Reading with Differentiation (PALS-RD) on the reading performance of fourth-grade students in the Rio Grande Valley, a predominantly bilingual and low-income community (50.0% Female, 97.1% Hispanic/Latinx, 90% qualifying for free or reduced lunch). The PALS-RD program, an adaptation of the or…
The Role of Familia in Mexicanas’ Trajectories Toward Enrolling in a College of Education at a Hispanic-Serving Institution
Sociology (6 works) · Political science (4 works) · Critical Race Theory in Education (3 works) · Gender Studies (3 works) · Higher education (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Pedagogy (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Social science (3 works) · Competence (human resources (2 works)