Latinos For Education

09/02/2026

When does practical work become something bigger?

That’s the question our Founder and CEO Amanda Fernández has been thinking about as she reflects on ten years of building Latinos for Education and where our work goes from here.

In her latest Rompiendo Barreras, Amanda shares what Wangari Maathai’s work taught her about building a movement, why she believes the Latino community is ready to bring its collective power to education, and what that means for the next chapter of our work.

Click the link to read Amanda’s latest piece and join us for what comes next: https://hubs.la/Q04wngGw0

09/01/2026

Missed our Foundations Info Session? You can now watch the full recording.

Learn more about our new six-week leadership program, what to expect from the experience, and how Foundations can help you grow your leadership alongside educators from across the country.

Watch the full Info Session and apply by September 13:

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08/29/2026

AI opportunities are growing, but access alone doesn’t mean students and families can benefit from them.

For Technology in Education Week, Jacqueline Monterroso reflects on the barriers many Latino families still face and why access must be part of the conversation around AI and digital literacy. Read more in Migdalia Diaz’s blog: https://hubs.la/Q04vNtj00

08/28/2026

Technology is changing what students need to be prepared for what comes next, and our education system must keep pace.

As we continue Technology in Education Week, we’re revisiting Migdalia Diaz’s reflection on why AI and digital literacy must be part of how Massachusetts prepares students for the future. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04vHxql0

08/27/2026

We congratulate José L. Santos, Ph.D. on his appointment as Interim Commissioner of Higher Education. We look forward to working with him, the Department of Higher Education, and our partners across the Commonwealth to continue expanding access and opportunity for students in Massachusetts.

We’re also grateful to Commissioner Noe Ortega for his leadership and partnership over the past four years and for his commitment to Massachusetts students. We thank him for his service and the progress made during his tenure.

08/26/2026

AI is transforming education, but technology alone won’t determine what comes next. The people making decisions about how it’s used will shape its impact.

As we continue Technology in Education Week, we’re revisiting Amanda Fernandez’s reflection on why Latino communities must be part of the conversations and decisions driving AI and the future of learning. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04vnQCT0

08/25/2026

Technology is changing education, and Latino communities need to be part of shaping what comes next.

We’re kicking off Technology in Education Week by revisiting a reflection from our CEO and Founder, Amanda Fernandez, after attending one of the world’s largest gatherings of edtech leaders and innovators. As AI continues to reshape education, the decisions being made today will influence what students experience for years to come. Read Amanda’s reflection: https://hubs.la/Q04v9_lD0

08/23/2026

This week, our team welcomed colleagues from We Are LEE to Boston for a stepback session to reflect on our partnership, the impact we’ve built together, and where we go next.

Together, we’ve engaged 450 Latinos for Education alumni, supported more than 150 leaders in the leadership pipeline, and seen members of our network run 36 campaigns and win 21 elections. We’re grateful for a partnership that continues to create opportunities for Latino leaders to grow their influence and lead change in their communities. Thank you to Jorge M. Ochoa, Sarah McLean, and the entire LEE team for your partnership and continued support.

08/21/2026

Creating learning environments where students can thrive requires keeping their experiences and needs at the center of how schools make decisions.

For Dr. Lourenço Garcia, Assistant Superintendent of Equity and Inclusion at Revere Public Schools, the district’s Equity Advisory Board and Equity Working Group help ensure that policies and practices are culturally responsive and support students’ learning and sense of belonging. See how districts across Massachusetts are implementing the Educator Diversity Act. Download the guide: https://hubs.la/Q04tPlXg0

08/19/2026

The education system is changing quickly. Preparing educators to simply adapt to it isn’t enough.

In his latest blog, R.D. Leyva shares why we created Foundations, our new six-week leadership program, and what nearly a decade of developing Latino education leaders has taught us about the kind of leadership this moment requires.

Read R.D.’s blog to learn more about Foundations and apply for our inaugural cohort:

Discover Foundations, Latinos for Education’s new leadership program preparing Latino educators to shape the future of education