Educators

Overview

The Latino community consistently rates the education of its children as a top priority. Latino students have made progress over the past decade, but gaps along the educational pipeline still exist. In order to maximize impact, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) focuses its investment in the areas of early childhood education and high school reform, where the disparity between Latinos and other groups is greatest. NCLR addresses the issue of education through a complementary, two-part approach that includes direct services to community-based organizations as well as advocacy for policy outcomes that will make the nation’s public school system more responsive to the needs of Latino children.

Secondary Education (SE) Programs

The secondary Education Programs are committed to improving high schools around the country so all students, especially some of those most at risk, are prepared for success in college and work. Targeting the unique needs of Latino and English Language Learner (ELL) students, the Secondary Education Programs work through a network of community-based charter schools and Early College High Schools. To learn more click here

Higher Education

A fast-growing population, Latinos represent 15.1% of the college-age population and 12% of all undergraduates in U.S. colleges and universities. Still, less than a quarter of Latino students ages 18 through 24 are enrolled in postsecondary degree-granting institutions, and Hispanics represent only 5% of graduate students. With more than half of all Hispanic college students attending Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), two- and four-year institutions that have an enrollment in which at least 25% of students are Hispanic, HSIs serve an important role in educating the Latino To learn more click here

NCLR Sponsored Essay Contests

NCLR sponsors an annual essay contest. Please check the website for recent updates.