Latinos for Education started with a simple belief: education should give every student the power to decide their own future. Today, we’re a national organization transforming education policy and practice through the power of the Latino community to create a future where every child can thrive.
Latino communities sit at the center of America’s future. Latino workers are a growing share of the national workforce, Latino entrepreneurs are driving economic growth, and Latino voters are reshaping the country’s civic landscape. The success of Latino students will play a decisive role in the strength of the nation’s economy and democracy in the decades ahead.
U.S. public school students is Latino
Annual economic output – 5th largest in the world.
Of eligible voter growth between 2000 and 2004
American workers is Latino
Latinos for Education was founded in Massachusetts in 2016. Today, we’re a national nonprofit with a regional presence in Massachusetts, Texas, and California, dedicated to building Latino leadership and influence to redesign an education system that keeps pace with the technological, civic, and demographic changes reshaping America. We create a shared Latino vision for the future of education and help grow the movement bringing that vision to life.
We create a shared vision for the future of education and help grow the movement bringing that vision to life.
Founded in Massachusetts
Expanded to Texas
Expanded to California
Expanded to California
4,000+ educators, 1,000+ alumni, national advocacy
We are unapologetic about who we are and how our identity shapes our perspective.
We value authenticity and we see our experiences and histories as a source of pride.
We act with passion and conviction because we value the assets of the Latino community.
We are resilient in the long-term pursuit of ensuring students achieve an equitable education.
We see value in knowledge, relationships, and ideas that may be different than our own.
We seek to learn, grow, and become more inclusive with others in a multicultural world.
We are fierce advocates of educational justice fueled by love, hope, and belief in the Latino community.
We use our voice and influence to promote decision-making centered on students and equity.
We believe educational equity will be achieved through a shared vision and collaboration across the Latino community.
We work together to navigate, challenge, and change structures that remove barriers to educational opportunity.
