News From Washington August 2024

Universities see calm summers; DC bans legacy admissions; Biden's student loan forgiveness is halted; political focus shifts to diverse, economically-driven Hispanic voters; and federal law restricts foreign nationals from contributing to or participating in U.S. elections.

Adams State’s LEAD Program Elevates K-20 Leadership Development

The Adams State LEAD program offers graduate courses in Educational Leadership for K-20 professionals, expanding from its original focus on postsecondary education to include the entire K-20 pipeline. The program, supported by a US Department of Education grant, emphasizes equity, social justice, and cultural competency, and has been recognized for its success in promoting Latino/a graduate student achievement.  

Building Bridges to Higher Education

Salvador Hector Ochoa’s career focuses on meeting Hispanic students' psychosocial and educational needs, emphasizing proactive engagement, curriculum alignment, and support structures to improve outcomes, especially for first-generation students, while managing rapid growth at Texas A&M-San Antonio.

The Mauricio Gastón Institute: Advancing Latino Leadership through Research, Public Policy, and Community Development

Established in 1989, the Mauricio Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy at UMass Boston advances Latino leadership through programs for multilingual youth and UMass Boston undergraduates, emphasizing community cultural wealth and academic success.

Cultivating Latino Leadership: The Dr. Ted Martinez Jr. NCCHC Leadership Fellows Program

The National Community College Hispanic Council (NCCHC) Fellowship program has been instrumental in developing Hispanic leaders in community colleges since its inception.The program, founded by Dr. Ted Martinez, Jr., addresses the unique challenges faced by Hispanic administrators and promotes transformational leadership, cultural affirmation, and  agency for carrying out change.  

Strengthening the Latino Education Pipeline: The Transformative Impact of the LARES Program at UIC

The LARES program at the University of Illinois Chicago, established in 1975, recruits and supports Latino students, fostering leadership and academic success. Its initiatives have significantly increased Latino student enrollment and retention, earning recognition and solidifying UIC’s role in Latino education.  

New Leaders July 2024

At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.  

New Leaders in Education

New Leaders May 2024

At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.  

News From Washington May 2024

There are currently rising concerns about student voter registration favoring conservative demographics, escalating college costs leading to financial aid confusion, and campus violence intersecting with freedom of speech amid socio-political tensions.  

NACCTEP: Perspectives on Hispanic Students in Community College Teacher Education

Written by Sariah Chabarria, R. Lennon Audrain, and Julie Ferin

Latino Donor Collaborative: Latino Involvement in STEM Fields on the Rise

The Latino Donor Collaborative, alongside the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, highlights the growing presence of Latinos in STEM fields, particularly in engineering and technology. This trend counters an impending shortage in engineering and tech fields, highlighting the need for support from corporations, academia, and government to sustain competitiveness.