Education

CASA Code is a computer science initiative designed to broaden educational opportunities and strengthen the technology skill base of Latino middle school students. The program encourages students to apply the […]

March 29, 2021

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UnidosUS Líderes Avanzando Fellowship policy briefs.

March 22, 2021

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The National Institute for Latino School Leaders (NILSL) is a program designed to bridge the divide between practice and policy by providing school leaders the tools they need to advocate […]

February 10, 2021

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Over the last decade, the number of Latino students in Texas public schools has increased by 3.3%. However, Latino students in the state do not see themselves reflected in the […]

February 9, 2021

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Less than 45% of Texas’ economically disadvantaged students are considered college-ready. However, Texas’ Top 10% Rule has managed to aid in increasing Latino and economically disadvantaged student enrollment, but the […]

February 9, 2021

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The policy agenda provides a robust and compressive vision for Latino success in higher education; it outlines recommendations for how to make high-quality colleges and universities more affordable, increase access […]

December 18, 2020

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Comments to the U.S. Department of Education Regarding the New Information Collection for the Implementation Evaluation of the Title III National Professional Development Program, Docket ID number ED-2020-SCC-0158

November 30, 2020

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Researchers at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill teamed up with UnidosUS to explore whether and how our debt-driven higher education system makes it difficult for students to finish a […]

November 18, 2020

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UnidosUS and allied organizations sent a letter urging supplemental funding for instruction and other supports for English learners (ELs) in the next COVID-19 relief package.

November 17, 2020

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California has the largest Latino population in the United States. However, its teachers aren’t representative of the demographic and English learner students (ELs) still have dropout rates that hover over […]

November 6, 2020

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This publication outlines joint policy recommendations developed and disseminated by NBCDI and UnidosUS to improve and strengthen the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field and workforce.

November 1, 2020

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The CA student debt poll conducted by Latino Decisions, paints a bleak picture for former and current Latino college borrowers reeling from the financial shocks of COVID-19. The effects of […]

September 21, 2020

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