Publications Library

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on Latino children’s health and learning. This fact sheet examines the specific impact on Latino children’s well-being and ability to learn and […]

October 28, 2020

CoronavirusCOVID-19EducationELsand 5 more tags

In June 2020, UnidosUS, in partnership with nine Affiliates and grantees, launched a research project that aimed to understand the hiring needs of local and national employers and how UnidosUS […]

October 23, 2020

AffiliatesCommunityEconomy and Workforce

Though Latinos are enrolling in postsecondary programs in record numbers, they still complete college at rates lower than their White counterparts. Not only are Latinos facing a widening college completion […]

September 25, 2020

CoronavirusCOVID-19Education

Counties and Congressional districts with large Latino child populations are more likely to have large numbers of uninsured Latino children, but state and local policies have an impact on the […]

September 22, 2020

CaliforniaChildrenFloridaGeorgiaand 4 more tags

Remarks of UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguia presented at the 2020 UnidosUS Capital Awards on September 15.

September 15, 2020

Capital AwardsCivil RightsEducationEventsand 3 more tags

Letter to House and Senate leadership in opposition to “skinny” proposals and pass the “HEROES Act”.

September 8, 2020

CoronavirusCOVID-19Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions ActHEROES Act

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a vital role in helping nearly 40 million Americans, including 6.5 million Latinos, put food on the table every day. The following infographic […]

August 14, 2020

Comprando Rico Y SanoDietEconomyFood Securityand 3 more tags

UnidosUS’ letter to Florida Governor DeSantis, Education Commissioner Corcoran and state leaders on recommendations for the safe and responsible reopening of Florida’s K-12 schools. The letter is a meeting request […]

August 4, 2020

COVID-19EducationFloridaK-12and 1 more tag

This letter was sent on July 31, 2020 to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

August 3, 2020

CoronavirusCOVID-19HEALS ActHealth Economic Assistance Liability protection and Schools Act

There is no doubt that America is in the midst of multiple crises and it will take strong political leadership and unified action from all its people–including its nearly 60 […]

July 26, 2020

EconomyHealthImmigrationRacial Justice

State officials’ decisions about coverage options, especially in times of crises, have a profound effect on children and can exacerbate pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities. This fact sheet examines the […]

July 23, 2020

ChildrenFloridaGeorgiaHealth Careand 3 more tags

The English learner (EL) population grew by 11.35% between 2009 and 2016, but Title III funding–the only federal funding stream dedicated to the teaching of ELs–has decreased by 9.4% since […]

June 1, 2020

BudgetCOVID-19EducationElementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965and 4 more tags