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Welcome to the official Teach For America Latinx Familia page. Connecting Latinx leaders committed to improving education in the U.S.

Although 15 million children face the extra challenges of poverty, an increasing body of evidence shows they can achieve at the highest levels. We can provide an excellent education for kids in low-income communities. Teach For America works in partnership with communities to expand educational opportunity for children facing the challenges of poverty. Founded in 1990, Teach For America recruits a

nd develops a diverse corps of outstanding individuals of all academic disciplines to commit two years to teach in high-need schools and become lifelong leaders in the movement to end educational inequity. Today, more than 10,000 corps members are teaching in 46 urban and rural regions across the country, while nearly 28,000 alumni work across sectors to ensure that all children have access to an excellent education.

07/08/2023

Join our Teach For America partner the League of United Latin American Citizens LULAC National Convention & Exposition in Albuquerque, NM from July 31-August 5, 2023. They are a premier Latinx convention, the LULAC National Convention draws over 15,000 participants each year including top leaders from the government, business, and the Latinx community. https://lnkd.in/gc_FpUxw

There are limited Travel and Lodging scholarships still available. The last day to apply is July 14th, 2023.

Application link: https://lnkd.in/eJQdp3CU

TFA alums and CMs DM us for our discount link for conference registration.

06/30/2023

As we’ve argued in legal briefs since 2012, holistic admissions policies that include race are the best way to consider each applicant’s background and experiences, and an important tool to achieve meaningful diversity. This enhances the educational experience for all students and the quality of the overall workforce, including in education. Our mission is to provide an excellent & equitable education for young people, & research demonstrates a strong pipeline of racially diverse teachers improves K-12 edu & prepares kids for college, since racially diverse teachers improve the academic performance of all students. While yesterday’s SCOTUS decision poses new challenges, we at TFA will continue to advocate for policies and practices that ensure a diverse educator workforce, which research shows will yield the best results for students and the country. Read more: bit.ly/42Zzydv

06/19/2023

was recently acknowledged as a federal holiday, but most Americans didn’t learn about it in school and are still learning its historical significance. How will you commemorate Black history today?

First image credit to Smithsonian NMAAHC: Quilter Jessie Telfair was inspired to make this quilt in the mid-1970’s as an expression and memorialization of her experiences during the Civil Rights Movement. In the 1960s, Telfair was encouraged by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee’s efforts to register African American voters in Southwest Georgia.
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06/15/2023

As turns 11 today and in recognition of National , Hear from our alum Yehimi Cambrón (Metro Atlanta ’15), as she shares her story, work, and aspirations with our partner the Hispanic Heritage Foundation.
On the pod, they will dive into Yehimi’s personal journey, what is happening now, and what she sees in the future for millions like her. While so many important members of our community continue to live in the shadows, Yehimi lives on colossal walls, shining a path of color and light to foment understanding, dignity, and value of migrant Familia.

To keep up with Yehimi and see her powerful work visit www.yehimicambron.com or follow her on Instagram .
LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE the here: https://hhf.page.link/PeBW Link in Bio ⬆️

05/26/2023

Join our partner the Latinx History Project as they presents its first-ever Latinx Orgullo Reception held to honor and celebrate the Latinx LGBTQ+ community at the start of pride month. In collaboration with national Latinx and LGBTQ+ leaders, they will honor those who are at the forefront of protecting our community’s rights while also celebrating those who are adding to our rich art and cultural heritage. Held at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, June 1st at 7:30p.m. Est. RSVP Here: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/discussion/2022-2023/inaugural-latinx-orgullo-reception/
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05/16/2023

Join our partner , and the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy for the webinar “Teaching the Untold Stories of Latino Contributions in U.S. History,” on May 16 at 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT / 11 am PT.

During the event, they will launch the report “Inclusion of Latino Contributions in U.S. History Textbooks” to unpack key findings about how teachers, educators, and regional policymakers can support in making changes to existing curricula, reframing how Latinx contributions to the United States are taught in K-12 schools and inspire an understanding of the unique role Latinxs play in U.S. History.

Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/447WtoE Link in bio ⬆️

05/15/2023

Meet Omar Ornelas (He/Him/His)!

He serves as the Associate Director of Stockton Service Corps, a place-based initiative working to deliver high-impact services to Stockton. Prior to SSC, Omar worked on the Teach for America Org-Wide Learning and Strategy team and the California Capital Valley regional team. Prior to that, he served as a California Capital Valley 2014 corps member and was the Vice-Mayor for the City of Lathrop. He believes in the power and resilience of communities and strives to support their leaders.

"I want to ensure that my family has greater opportunities than I and our ancestors had. And ultimately, what I want for my family is what I want for all families."

05/05/2023

Happy Heritage Month ✨ (AANHPI=Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander)

This year’s theme is “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity.” Opportunity can be built, accessed, achieved, or given. This month is a time to speak out, share stories, and debunk myths about the community to support the advancement of AANHPI leaders.

Spreading awareness about the lived experiences of the AANHPI community prevents erasure of those most marginalized, and those most in need of opportunities to advance in our country – and in the education system.

Please also see our AANHPI and Latinx intersectionality resources in our bio ⬆️

04/19/2023

The journey from student to education leader looks different for everyone. Ces’Ari Del Muro (Phoenix ‘10) knows firsthand about the particularly steep obstacles many aspiring Latinx education leaders face. That’s why she co-founded Latinx Education Coach LLC. The business supports Latinx and first-generation students of color through mentorship and advocacy, with the long-term hope of seeing an increase in representation amongst education leaders.

Ces’Ari shared with One Day Digital: “We need more people [in education leadership] roles because they are representing communities. Students need to see - even if they're not of the same culture - people of color in positions of power to normalize that.”

Learn more about the barriers aspiring Latinx education leaders face, plus solutions to bring more Latinx educators into leadership roles: https://bit.ly/3YPbZln Link in bio ⬆️

04/08/2023

Do you need help finding, applying for, and winning scholarships?

Join our partner 6-week Activity Group to network with other undocumented students and develop tangible skills to finance your college education and become competitive scholarship and fellowship applicants. Learn more at immigrantsrising.org/AG.

The "Financing a College Education as an Undocumented Student" activity group is open to undocumented high school and college students across the U.S. and meets on Tuesdays from April 18 to May 23.

Sign up ➡ immigrantsrising.org/AG
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03/30/2023

In honor of Transgender Day of Visibility we want to express our deepest gratitude for trans educators, trans students, and trans care givers.

"We have to remain visible. They have to see us, they have to know that we're not going [nowhere], that we've been here ever since God made man and woman, and they have to get over it. I don't need their permission to exist; I exist in spite of them. I want you to train and teach and love on and create families within my community and gender non-conforming people, so that we can understand that we have a culture, we have a history, we have a reason to be here. We have a purpose. We're entitled to be loved, and seek happiness, and share that with the people that we care about." -Miss Major Griffin-Gracy

Please see and share our collaborators resouces:
Trans Latin@ Coalition: https://lnkd.in/eAFV44CR
PFLAG National/Straight for Equality: https://lnkd.in/gaT84N2u
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03/17/2023

Congratulations to our amazing TFAmilia member Veronica Aguilar, MBA (she/her/ella) (Phoenix ‘12) for receiving the Greater Phoenix Chamber 2022 Athena Award and Dress for Success Phoenix 2023 Your Hour, Her Power Honor!

“She believed she could, so she did."

"I am dedicated to empowering women from the classroom to the boardroom! Your light doesn’t dim when you ignite someone else’s flame. It just makes the world shine that much brighter. – Let us promise to make the world shine brighter together!"

Watch her powerful speech here: https://lnkd.in/gXt_3SGk
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