Familias Latinas Por La Educación empowers Latino parents and guardians to develop solutions they want to see in their local schools Salem, Massachusetts - Latinos For Education announced the expansion of its leadership program for adult relatives of school-aged children - Familias Latinas Por La Educación - to Salem, Massachusetts with an inaugural cohort The post Latinos for Education Expands Parent Leadership Program to Massachusetts appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Let’s Lighten the Burden that Latino Educators Face  By: Sofia Gonzalez, Latinx Teachers Fellowship Alum To be an educator is growing increasingly difficult. From the lack of representation to systemic racism and linguistic oppression, teachers need more support and recognition than ever. Let’s face it, teachers, especially The post In Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Let’s Lighten the Burden that Latino Educators Face appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

Tackling the Educator Diversity Crisis Requires Investment into Teacher Preparation and Bold Policy By: Valeria Pulido, Latinx Teachers Fellowship Alum In today’s classrooms, an education that goes beyond the textbook is critical to a student’s success. The diversity of our educator workforce is a key contributing factor.  All students, especially students of color, The post Tackling the Educator Diversity Crisis Requires Investment into Teacher Preparation and Bold Policy appeared first on Latinos for Education ..read more

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