Latinos for Education

Did you know that nearly 12 million students in our public schools speak a language other than English at home? Our latest blog explores how we can empower multilingual learners by celebrating diversity and building inclusive classrooms. Click the link to discover key strategies to support Latino students and ensure their success: https://hubs.la/Q02Hg6990

Last night, our CEO and Founder, Amanda Fernandez, and our Bay Area Executive Director, José Magaña, attended the LAFC game! They were on the field as part of our exciting partnership with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Zelle®. 🎉 A big shoutout to Hugo Lloris for making two incredible saves! 🙌 For each save, both LAFC and Zelle are donating $1,000 to support our mission. Thank you for helping us make a difference! ⚽❤️

Register today to join Latinos for Education Founder and CEO, Amanda Fernandez, for a conversation with Maria Teresa Kumar, President and CEO of Voto Latino, on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. ET. They will discuss the 2024 election, education, and what’s at stake for Latinos this November, as well as their own journeys as Latina leaders. ‘Nuestro Voto: Latino Voters, Education and the 2024 Election’ is the third installment of LatinoEd Talks con Amanda Fernandez, a series of livestreamed conversations with inspiring leaders diving into the heart of education issues impacting the Latino community. Click the link to RSVP: https://hubs.la/Q02GLRkQ0

Last week we hosted the national State of Latino Education in Washington, D.C., where we released our report "Equity in Education: Examining the Interplay of Accountability, Curriculum, Student Outcomes, and Diverse Teacher Recruitment." Download the full report to dive into the findings and insights on the ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining Latino educators across the nation. https://hubs.la/Q02GF6sf0

A historic day for the educators of color in Massachusetts! The Educator Diversity Act has now been adopted in both the Massachusetts Senate and the House as an amendment to the proposed Economic Development Bill. We are grateful to the Educator Diversity Act Coalition and our legislative partners who have worked tirelessly to push this landmark legislation forward. As the bill moves to conference committee, we are hopeful that we will get across the finish line. Click the link to read our full statement.

The recruitment and retention of Latino educators continues to be an issue for school districts nationwide. To better understand the issues at play, we partnered with the Center for Publicly Engaged Scholarship at the UC Santa Barbara, for a series of focus groups with Latino educators across the country. Download the full report to dive into the findings and insights. https://hubs.la/Q02Gjdk00

We're thrilled to announce Jorge Pacheco Jr. as our first-ever Bay Area Director of Programs & Partnerships! From nearly failing high school to UC Berkeley graduate, teacher, and community leader, Jorge’s journey is inspiring. Join us in welcoming him to our familia!

In the U.S., a significant gap exists between the demographics of students and their educators. With Latino students making up 28% of K-12 enrollment but only 9% of teachers, this disparity impacts student success. Our latest blog explores how higher education institutions can address this issue and reverse the decline in teacher preparation program enrollment.

✨ As a community we are unstoppable! ✨ We recently had an incredible evening at the Massachusetts Alumni Networking Event! It was amazing to see so many familiar faces, share memories, and forge new connections within our fantastic community. Thank you to everyone who made it such a special night. Catch the highlights in our recap video and relive the magic!

🎆 Happy Fourth of July! 🎇 Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity. We honor the immigrants, educators, and all those who contribute to making our country a better place. Your dedication and hard work are what make America truly great. Enjoy the festivities and let’s continue building a brighter future together! 🇺🇸