Desireé Vega
Biographic Data
| ID | 6007239 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Desireé Vega |
| GIVEN NAMES | Desireé |
| FAMILY NAME | Vega |
| SIGNATURE | VEGA D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Arizona |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1865-9164 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
School Counselors and School Psychologists as Collaborators for Black Students Pursuing Career and Technical Education: An Antiracist Approach
The authors discuss how school counselors and school psychologists can address the needs and experiences of Black students in pursuit of career and technical education. Specifically, the authors discuss the sociopolitical landscape impacting Black students in K-12 schools and career and technical education. Additionally, the authors outline the roles of school counselors and school psychologists in career and technical education. The authors lay …
It takes a village: How counselors and psychologists support the college aspirations of students of color
When debating how best to support the college aspirations of students of color, education reformers tend to zero in on efforts to improve teacher quality. However, recent research on the factors that promote college-going among Black and Latinx students point to the key roles played by many of the adults in their lives, including not only teachers but also family members, school counselors, and school psychologists
Making Student Achievement a Priority: The Role of School Counselors in Turnaround Schools
Much attention has been paid to administrators and teachers in turnaround schools; however, little focus, if any, is given to school counselors and the vital role that they play in improving student outcomes. In turnaround schools, it is critical that all school personnel are involved in improving school outcomes, such as academic achievement and graduation rates, in the lowest performing high schools in the United States. The authors highlight t…
School counselors and school psychologists as collaborators of college and career readiness for students in urban school settings
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of both the school counselor and the school psychologist in preparing students in urban school settings for college and/or the workforce. Throughout this paper, the authors discuss how collaboration is critical to ensuring students are successful at every school level (e.g., elementary, middle and high) to avail themselves of various postsecondary opportunities upon graduation. The authors …
Access to gifted education among African-American and Latino males
Purpose Across the nation, African-American and Latino males have experienced limited access to placement in gifted education programs. This paper aims to pinpoint and describe the factors that frequently influence access to gifted education programming among African-American and Latino males. Design/methodology/approach African-American and Latino males are persistently underrepresented in gifted education for reasons such as teachers’ narrow co…
Latinx students’ experiences with college access and preparation at college preparatory charter schools
Charter schools that target underserved communities, including Latinxs, have proliferated in the U.S., claiming a unique, more autonomous and successful alternative to traditional public schools, often with a promise of increased postsecondary access and preparation. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding their effectiveness on academic outcomes, prompting additional research on charter schools. This study examined the college access an…
I’m going to prove you wrong”: Responses to perceived discrimination among African American youth
Purpose – This study aims to explore perceptions of discrimination among ten African American youths as part of a larger qualitative investigation. Design/methodology/approach – The qualitative methodology utilized the “Prove them Wrong Syndrome” as a theoretical framework. Individual interviews and biographical questionnaires were the primary sources of data collection. Findings – Four major themes emerged from data analysis: perceived discrimin…
Making Student Achievement a Priority: The Role of School Counselors in Turnaround Schools
Much attention has been paid to administrators and teachers in turnaround schools; however, little focus, if any, is given to school counselors and the vital role that they play in improving student outcomes. In turnaround schools, it is critical that all school personnel are involved in improving school outcomes, such as academic achievement and graduation rates, in the lowest performing high schools in the United States. The authors highlight t…
School counselors and school psychologists as collaborators of college and career readiness for students in urban school settings
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of both the school counselor and the school psychologist in preparing students in urban school settings for college and/or the workforce. Throughout this paper, the authors discuss how collaboration is critical to ensuring students are successful at every school level (e.g., elementary, middle and high) to avail themselves of various postsecondary opportunities upon graduation. The authors …
Access to gifted education among African-American and Latino males
Purpose Across the nation, African-American and Latino males have experienced limited access to placement in gifted education programs. This paper aims to pinpoint and describe the factors that frequently influence access to gifted education programming among African-American and Latino males. Design/methodology/approach African-American and Latino males are persistently underrepresented in gifted education for reasons such as teachers’ narrow co…
Latinx students’ experiences with college access and preparation at college preparatory charter schools
Charter schools that target underserved communities, including Latinxs, have proliferated in the U.S., claiming a unique, more autonomous and successful alternative to traditional public schools, often with a promise of increased postsecondary access and preparation. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding their effectiveness on academic outcomes, prompting additional research on charter schools. This study examined the college access an…
I’m going to prove you wrong”: Responses to perceived discrimination among African American youth
Purpose – This study aims to explore perceptions of discrimination among ten African American youths as part of a larger qualitative investigation. Design/methodology/approach – The qualitative methodology utilized the “Prove them Wrong Syndrome” as a theoretical framework. Individual interviews and biographical questionnaires were the primary sources of data collection. Findings – Four major themes emerged from data analysis: perceived discrimin…
Access to gifted education among African-American and Latino males
Purpose Across the nation, African-American and Latino males have experienced limited access to placement in gifted education programs. This paper aims to pinpoint and describe the factors that frequently influence access to gifted education programming among African-American and Latino males. Design/methodology/approach African-American and Latino males are persistently underrepresented in gifted education for reasons such as teachers’ narrow co…
Latinx students’ experiences with college access and preparation at college preparatory charter schools
Charter schools that target underserved communities, including Latinxs, have proliferated in the U.S., claiming a unique, more autonomous and successful alternative to traditional public schools, often with a promise of increased postsecondary access and preparation. However, there is conflicting evidence regarding their effectiveness on academic outcomes, prompting additional research on charter schools. This study examined the college access an…
School counselors and school psychologists as collaborators of college and career readiness for students in urban school settings
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the role of both the school counselor and the school psychologist in preparing students in urban school settings for college and/or the workforce. Throughout this paper, the authors discuss how collaboration is critical to ensuring students are successful at every school level (e.g., elementary, middle and high) to avail themselves of various postsecondary opportunities upon graduation. The authors …
It takes a village: How counselors and psychologists support the college aspirations of students of color
When debating how best to support the college aspirations of students of color, education reformers tend to zero in on efforts to improve teacher quality. However, recent research on the factors that promote college-going among Black and Latinx students point to the key roles played by many of the adults in their lives, including not only teachers but also family members, school counselors, and school psychologists
Making Student Achievement a Priority: The Role of School Counselors in Turnaround Schools
Much attention has been paid to administrators and teachers in turnaround schools; however, little focus, if any, is given to school counselors and the vital role that they play in improving student outcomes. In turnaround schools, it is critical that all school personnel are involved in improving school outcomes, such as academic achievement and graduation rates, in the lowest performing high schools in the United States. The authors highlight t…
School Counselors and School Psychologists as Collaborators for Black Students Pursuing Career and Technical Education: An Antiracist Approach
The authors discuss how school counselors and school psychologists can address the needs and experiences of Black students in pursuit of career and technical education. Specifically, the authors discuss the sociopolitical landscape impacting Black students in K-12 schools and career and technical education. Additionally, the authors outline the roles of school counselors and school psychologists in career and technical education. The authors lay …
Psychology (6 works) · Medical education (4 works) · Pedagogy (4 works) · Critical Race Theory in Education (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Diverse Education Studies and Reforms (2 works) · Education Discipline and Inequality (2 works) · Higher Education Research Studies (2 works) · Originality (2 works)