CON GANAS WE CAN

When Latinos Succeed, We All Succeed

Latinos currently make up 25% of school children and will become a third of the US population by 2050. Yet, educational equity is still out of reach 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 Latino education leaders serving as decision makers and advocates to work alongside Latino students and families for their collective empowerment. At Latinos for Education, we are leading a coalition of Latino education leaders to increase access and more equitable pathways for Latino children.

The State of Latino Education in the US

25%

of U.S. students

8%

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, Founder/CEO

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, Program Director

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

We are the first Latino-founded and led national organization solely dedicated to creating leadership pathways for Latinos in education. Our community of Latinos 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

UPCOMING EVENTS