CON GANAS WE CAN
ABOUT THE BLOG
Con Ganas We Can is a blog dedicated to amplifying the Latino voice in the education sector. The purpose of this blog is to bring attention to the work of Latino leaders at forefront of education issues.
We know Latino leaders are making significant contributions across the education sector, yet their voices are not always included in dialogue about education. Con Ganas We Can is a collection of insights and stories that spotlights a diverse group of Latino leaders working in schools, districts and other education organizations. This blog includes viewpoints on Latino leadership in education and highlights the work of Latino leaders collectively pursuing a more equitable education for students across the country. By following this blog, you can expect to learn more about inpiring leaders in the Latinos for Education network and how their backgrounds and experiences inform their leadership and amplify their impact.
Our blog is titled Con Ganas We Can – the expression “con ganas” means to act with passion and conviction. This phrase fuels our work at Latinos for Education because we believe that Latino students and families deserve advocates who work wholeheartedly alongside them. Working “con ganas” is an organizational value at Latinos for Education – underscoring all our efforts.
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Con Ganas We Can: Investing in Our Kids Is Investing in Our Future
Con Ganas We Can: Investing in Our Kids Is Investing in Our Future By: José Magaña, Executive Director, Bay Area I just had the phenomenal experience of coaching my child’s 6U soccer team. As the season came to an end, I found myself reflecting on my experience as a father, educator, and policy maker. Specifically, it took me back to the start of the school year when I hung out with a group of fellow dads at TopGolf. We all had different backgrounds in education, engineering, and health. Yet, our kids were all about to take that big
Meeting the Moment: What Our Stories Reveal About Who We Are
Meeting the Moment: What Our Stories Reveal About Who We Are By Amanda Fernández, Founder & CEO, Latinos for Education Over the past several weeks, we have
Con Ganas y Con Corazón: Caring for Our Mental Health This Holiday Season
Con Ganas y Con Corazón: Caring for Our Mental Health This Holiday Season By: Laura Zavala-Membreno, M.Ed., LPC-S - Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellow The holiday season often brings
AI Is Transforming Education. Massachusetts Has a Chance to Lead
AI Is Transforming Education. Massachusetts Has a Chance to Lead By Jorge Fanjul, Executive Director, Massachusetts Artificial intelligence is already changing the way we teach and learn. I
Honoring the Past, Leading the Future: What Día de los Muertos Teaches Us
Honoring the Past, Leading the Future: What Día de los Muertos Teaches Us By Jeremy Rodriguez, Manager of Development Operations Every year, Día de los Muertos reminds us
Hearing the Concerns of Latino Families and How We Can Support Them
Hearing the Concerns of Latino Families and How We Can Support Them By Sandra Rodriguez, Executive Director, Texas Across Houston and throughout Texas, families have sent their children
Leading with Identity: Reflections for Latino Heritage Month
Leading with Identity: Reflections for Latino Heritage Month By Migdalia Diaz, Chief Operating Officer Growing up, I was acutely aware of being different and of the need to
Empowerment Through Design: My Journey as a First-Gen Immigrant and Creative at Latinos for Education
Empowerment Through Design: My Journey as a First-Gen Immigrant and Creative at Latinos for Education By: Juanluis Montero, Manager, Graphic and Web Design As a first-generation immigrant, I
Why Not You? A Call for New Leadership on Our School Boards
Why Not You? A Call for New Leadership on Our School Boards By: Samantha Ader, Chief of Staff The Urgency of Now As students return to classrooms this
Bridging Worlds, Building Futures: Back-to-School as a Bilingual Educator in the Age of AI & VR
Bridging Worlds, Building Futures: Back-to-School as a Bilingual Educator in the Age of AI & VR By: Aubrey Mueller, Team Lead & English II Teacher at Houston Independence
Agitate with Pride: The Work Isn’t Over
Agitate with Pride: The Work Isn’t Over By: Rafael Reyes Orona, Director of Operations and Technology At Latinos for Education, we have five core values and “Agitate When
“Is My Mom Gonna Get Deported?”: A Teacher’s Reality in Post-Election America
“Is My Mom Gonna Get Deported?”: A Teacher’s Reality in Post-Election America By: Sofia Gonzalez, Latinx Teachers Fellowship Alum Just days after last year’s election, many school buildings
Representation Matters: Mentorship as a Bridge to Belonging
Representation Matters: Mentorship as a Bridge to Belonging By: Jessica Tellez, Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship Alum Growing up on the border in El Paso, Texas, my education was
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