When educators reflect the lived experiences of their students, classrooms become spaces of belonging, possibility, and excellence.
For Latine students and families, the lack of representation in classrooms and decision-making spaces creates barriers to opportunity. When educators, principals, district leaders, and school board members reflect the lived experiences of their communities, schools become places of belonging, possibility, and excellence.
Representation isn’t symbolic; it’s systemic. A multilingual, multicultural educator workforce ensures every student, regardless of background, benefits from a richer learning environment and is prepared to thrive in a global economy.
LatinxEd’s policy priorities are rooted in a powerful truth: our communities can no longer wait. The time for transformational change in public education is now. REAP is more than a framework.
For Latine students and families, the lack of representation in classrooms and decision-making spaces creates barriers to opportunity. When educators, principals, district leaders, and school board members reflect the lived experiences of their communities, schools become places of belonging, possibility, and excellence.
Language should never be a barrier to belonging. Latine students, multilingual learners (MLLs), and immigrant families face isolation when schools fail to provide equitable access to communication, resources, and decision making.
Strong public schools are the foundation of thriving communities, civic participation, and long-term economic mobility. Every child deserves access to a high-quality education — no matter their zip code, background, or family income.
Postsecondary education is a bridge to economic mobility, but for too many Latine students and families, the bridge is blocked by cost, immigration status, and systemic barriers. Expanding access to higher education and workforce pathways is not just about fairness; it is essential to North Carolina’s economic future.
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