CON GANAS WE CAN

When Latinos Succeed, We All Succeed

Latinos currently make up 29% of school children and will become a third of the US population by 2050. Yet, opportunity gaps still exist for 5.4 million Latino students. Our nation is dependent on this future workforce that needs increased access and opportunity for an excellent education. We need more education leaders dedicated to Latino student success serving as decision makers and advocates to work alongside students and families for their collective empowerment. At Latinos for Education, we are leading a coalition of education leaders to improve educational outcomes for Latino children.

The State of Latino Education in the US

29%

of U.S. students

9%

of U.S. teachers

4%

of leaders on education boards

2%

of leaders on executive teams in education organizations

We have a shared responsibility for making sure this is not the cycle that continues for our families and our community.

Amanda Fernández, CEO and Founder

As a first generation college graduate, I’ve seen the impact of having Latino role models first hand, and I’m committed to ensuring that more students see leaders that look like them.

R.D. Leyva, VP Program Operations and Strategy

In my own experiences, I have had few Latinos to connect with as peers. To achieve progress, we need organizations like Latinos for Education to create accessible networks for Latino leaders in this field.

JoAnn Gama, Superintendent, IDEA Public Schools

LATINOS FOR EDUCATION

INCREASING INFLUENCE AND IMPACT

The first Latino-founded and led national organization whose mission is to create leadership pathways for individuals dedicated to improving educational opportunities for Latino students. Our community inside and outside of the education sector is being positioned to increase their influence and impact to serve Latino students and families.

 OUR VALUES GUIDE OUR WORK

Our values serve as a foundation that brings our Latino communities together. While we celebrate the diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds and experiences of our network, we also believe that common values can unite our community to collectively reach our vision.

OUR SUPPORTERS