Migdalia Diaz serves as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Latinos for Education. Previously, Migdalia spent more than 2 years as COO of the Association of Latino Professionals for America, Inc. and 5 years in State Government as Chief of Staff and then COO for the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. She spent the The post Migdalia Diaz appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Meet Jacqueline Monterroso, Massachusetts Director of Policy and Advocacy at Latinos for Education By: Jacqueline Monterroso, Director of Policy and Advocacy, Massachusetts As I embark on this journey as the new Director of Policy and Advocacy at Latinos for Education, I can’t help but look back on the journey that brought me here The post Meet Jacqueline Monterroso, Massachusetts Director of Policy and Advocacy at Latinos for Education   appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Boston, Massachusetts - The Massachusetts Educator Diversity Act (H.549/S.311) - groundbreaking legislation that seeks to strengthen the Massachusetts educator workforce and address the growing shortage of ethnically and racially diverse educators in the Commonwealth - was favorably voted out of the Joint Education Committee last week. Members of the Educator Diversity Act Coalition - The post Statement From Education Leaders on “Favorable Report” for Massachusetts Educator Diversity Act appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Latinos for Education highlights the importance of this legislation to close racial equity gaps for students of color by creating a strong and diverse educator workforce   Boston, Massachusetts - The Massachusetts Educator Diversity Act (H.549/S.311) - groundbreaking legislation that seeks to strengthen the Massachusetts educator workforce and address growing shortages of ethnically and The post Statement on “Favorable Report” From Joint Education Committee for Massachusetts Educator Diversity Act appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

“President Biden’s proposed budget outlines critical investments in Latino students because investing in Latino students is about investing in the future of this nation” Washington, D.C. - Amanda Fernandez, CEO and Founder of Latinos for Education, the nation’s first Latino-founded organization focused on increasing the voice and influence of Latinos within the education sector The post Statement on President Biden’s Proposed FY 2025 Budget & Investments in Latino Education appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Meet Jorge Fanjul, Executive Director of Latinos for Education, Massachusetts  By: Jorge Fanjul, Executive Director, Massachusetts I was fortunate to have had Latino educators and mentors in my life, so I know the power of an educator who can affirm a student’s identity. Education is the foundation for so many other factors in The post Meet Jorge Fanjul, Executive Director of Latinos for Education, Massachusetts appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Honoring Black History Month Requires Action  By: Amanda Fernandez, Founder & CEO This month, at Latinos for Education, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month, and uplift the sacrifice, contribution, and impact of the Black community in this country. As a white-passing Latina, I am well aware of the privileges I have. The post Honoring Black History Month Requires Action appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Embracing the Power of Latino Parents and Educator Engagement: New Survey Sheds Light on Barriers for Latino Families By Sandra Rodriguez, Advocacy Director for Greater Houston As parents, we understand the importance of being actively involved in our child's education. We want to ensure that they have access to the best opportunities and The post Embracing the Power of Latino Parents and Educator Engagement: New Survey Sheds Light on Barriers for Latino Families appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Eighteen leaders from across Massachusetts and Greater Houston will embark on prestigious education fellowship and prepare to serve on nonprofit boards Boston, Massachusetts - Latinos For Education announced the dynamic group of leaders who will participate in its 2024 Latino Board Fellowship, which develops and places Latino professionals onto the governing boards of schools The post Latinos for Education Announces 2024 Latino Board Fellows appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Jacqueline Monterroso Joins Latinos for Education as Massachusetts Policy and Advocacy Director Monterroso brings years of experience as an educator, school committee member, and policy expert to her role at Latinos for Education Boston, Massachusetts - Latinos for Education announced today that education policy expert Jacqueline Monterroso will serve as Policy and Advocacy The post Jacqueline Monterroso Joins Latinos for Education as Massachusetts Policy and Advocacy Director appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more