As Latinos for Education turns five, we are proud to release our first annual report. Within these pages readers will find reflections on our origin story by our CEO, Amanda Fernandez; a recap of our journey thus far including where we’ve come from and where we’re going; celebrations of our program fellows and alums; and our key advocacy advances among so much more. We invite you to learn more about our organization and engage with us as we strive to make education equitable and accessible to all students.  

A Letter From Our CEO

Over the last five years, Latinos for Education has remained steadfast in our commitment to inform our work through our lived experiences and honor where we came from. Our team is made up of professionals who often see our own experiences growing up in the U.S. education system reflected in the very students and teachers we serve. Our work hits close to home and that fuels us everyday. READ ON…

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