Values & Accomplishments

Core Values:

Our values drive our mission to ensure equitable and inclusive education for Latino students:

Equity: We believe in equal access to quality education for all.
Inclusion: We champion educational environments that celebrate and respect diverse cultures.
Empowerment: We are committed to empowering Latino students, families, and educators.
Collaboration: We recognize the strength of collective action and collaboration.
Advocacy: We are unwavering advocates for equitable education policies and practices.
Research: We are committed to providing unbiased and impartial research to provide equitable and evidence-based policies in education.

Community Voice: We value and amplify the voices of the Latino community in education.

LEC Accomplishments:

Over the years, the Latino Education Coalition has achieved significant milestones, including:

Successful Advocacy for HB19-1192: LEC played a pivotal role in advocating for the Colorado Multicultural Education Bill (HB19-1192), leading to its enactment.
DPS Resegregation Report: We have actively engaged with the Denver Public Schools (DPS) community, bringing attention to the issue of resegregation.
Creating the Latino Education Advisory Council (LEAC) in DPS: We have collaborated with LEAC to promote the interests of Latino students.
La Raza Report: LEC’s research and advocacy efforts have contributed to the study and future publication of the La Raza Report.
Community Forums: We have organized and participated in community forums, providing a platform for important discussions on educational equity for Latinos.
DPS Board of Education Candidate Forums: We have played a vital role in hosting forums to engage with candidates and the community.
Goals Capitalizing on Cultural Diversity: LEC has worked tirelessly to achieve the goal of capitalizing on cultural diversity within educational settings.

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