Federal investments in the education of Latinos will affect the nation’s status as a global leader. To forge a more equitable path for Latinos to succeed in educational attainment, Congress […]
May 19, 2021
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UnidosUS and the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) co-led a sign-on letter to Congress requesting $2 billion for Title III in FY22 Federal Appropriations to support the unique educational […]
May 11, 2021
EducationELsEnglish Learners
In this report, we examine the gains achieved during President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office, and highlight three priorities that the administration must take on next. This analysis […]
May 10, 2021
Biden AdministrationCoronavirusCOVID-19Economyand 6 more tags
Florida has the third-largest Latino student population and third largest English Learner population in the United States. More than 60% of Florida’s students are considered “economically disadvantaged.” Additionally, Florida is […]
May 4, 2021
EducationELsEnglish LearnersFlorida
This testimony was submitted to the Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education during the 87th Texas Legislature on April 28, 2021. This document expresses UnidosUS opposition to SB 1091 by […]
May 3, 2021
EducationPolicySB 1091Texasand 1 more tag
Latino students are enrolling in California’s colleges and universities at record numbers; there has been a 91% increase since the 2000-2001 school year. However, Latinos still complete college at lower […]
April 16, 2021
CaliforniaDREAM ActEducationHigher Education
UnidosUS NILSL-CA policy memorandums.
April 12, 2021
EducationELEnglish LearnerLong-Term English Learnersand 3 more tags
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
Casa CodeCultura Aprendizaje Servicio AcciónSTEM
UnidosUS Líderes Avanzando fellowship policy briefs.
March 22, 2021
ACAAffordable Care ActDACADeferred Action for Childhood Arrivalsand 10 more tags
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
EducationELsEnglish LearnersESSAand 1 more tag
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
ELsEnglish LearnersK-12Texas
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
Higher EducationTexas