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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From Identity to Impact: Rethinking Leadership in Our Schools
From Identity to Impact: Rethinking Leadership in Our Schools By Marissa Reyes, Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship Alum As a fellow in Latinos for Education’s Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship in 2023, I had the incredible opportunity to craft my Story of Self during our weekend retreat. Our facilitators invited us to be introspective and thoughtful about our ‘why’ and our ‘purpose.’ But when I put pen to paper, I realized that somewhere along the climb up to my leadership positions, I’d lost sight of my ‘why.’ I was so deep into my practice, putting out fires and addressing the
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
Appreciation with Identity: Honoring the Teachers Who Help Students Thrive by Being Themselves
Appreciation with Identity: Honoring the Teachers Who Help Students Thrive by Being Themselves By: Charly Schwartz, Managing Director of People, Culture, and Operations Every year during Teacher Appreciation
Turning Passion into Action: How I Found My Purpose in Working with Families
Turning Passion into Action: How I Found My Purpose in Working with Families By: Julielys Ortiz-Leger, Manager of Regional Programs in Massachusetts Reflecting on my career journey,
5 Extraordinary Mujeres Who Paved the Way for Education
5 Extraordinary Mujeres Who Paved the Way for Education By: Edith Suárez Torres, Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship Alum It was in my 4th-grade classroom where I first realized
From the Classroom to Nonprofit Work: How My Journey in Education Brought me to Latinos for Education
From the Classroom to Nonprofit Work: How My Journey in Education Brought me to Latinos for Education By: Jeremy Rodriguez, Manager of Development Operations When I think about
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