The strength of America’s education system is undoubtedly connected to the academic success of Latinos. With the shift in demographics taking place in our nation’s schools, securing an adequate and equal education for all students, including Latinos, should be a priority not just for the federal government but for every person in this country.
Last year, the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics launched a Year of Action, and with it a national call for Commitments to Action in honor of its 25th anniversary. The Initiative, Chaired by the Department of Education and led by Executive Director Alejandra Ceja, is housed within the U.S. Department of Education. In the spirit of what President Obama calls a “shared responsibility,” the Initiative challenged the public and private sectors to make meaningful and quantifiable contributions to expand and support educational outcomes and opportunities for the Latino community. Today, on the culmination of the 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month, the President is announcing nearly 150 Commitments to Action with a collective investment of over $335 million which will build on and accelerate federal, state, and local investments in high-quality education, from cradle-to-career, for students across the country.
Major Commitments to Action in Response to the Initiative’s Call to Action: READ MORE AT WHITEHOUSE.GOV
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