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Join us for an engaging dialogue with former NASA astronaut José Hernández. His journey—from humble beginnings as the child of migrant farmworkers to his historic mission aboard the International Space Station—inspires us all. Moderated by Dr. Michelle Cruz Arnold, this conversation will delve into resilience, education,…
An Introduction to Excelencia in Education at Prepárate 2024: From Excelencia in Education: Overview For 20 years, Excelencia has brought attention to noteworthy efforts that inspire and support educators, community leaders, funders, and policymakers to replicate and bring to scale evidence-based practices. Essential to…
The Modelo de la Comunidad is an award presented to individuals and organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment to the improvement of the Latino community and others. While not specifically limited to the field of education, the awardee should be involved in work that encourages an educated…
An Investment in Latino Opportunity Excelencia in Education cofounder and CEO Deborah A. Santiago wants to change how America talks about and serves the country’s Hispanic college students Steve Bumbaugh, January 26, 2022 In 2019, 3.6 million Hispanic students were enrolled in college, up from 2.9 million in…
In the realm of higher education, there lies a promising and often overlooked opportunity: investing in initiatives that support and empower Latino students within colleges and universities. The Latino population in the United States represents a significant portion of the country's youth, yet access to higher education…
By completing all the challenge tasks, you can submit your entry and enter to receive one of the following: a discount code covering 100% of an advocacy conference registration fee or a copy of books like Fugitive Pedagogy by Jarvis Givens, Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America by Makita Wilbur and Someone…
As we bid farewell to Hispanic Heritage Month, we can't help but look back at the rich tapestry of culture, history, and contributions that have been celebrated over the past 30 days. From September 15 to October 15, we had the privilege of honoring the diverse and vibrant Hispanic and Latino communities that have left an…
Prepárate April 24–26, 2024 Austin, Texas Prepárate™: Educating Latinos for the Future of America is your chance to share your expertise and creativity, broaden your network, make an impact, and create a deeper connection with a passionate community of education stakeholders who want to inspire the future for learners…
There's still time to join us April 19-21, 2023 in LA! Check out the preliminary program and register below: What sessions are you most looking forward to?
In order to understand the role of the school counselor in preparing Latino and other underrepresented students for the transition to college, Excelencia in Education and NACAC conducted a national survey and observed counseling practices at six US high schools that were successfully supporting underrepresented populations…
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Real Talk is a career and college exploration initiative designed to connect Black students and families with Black professionals and representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country. Parents and Educators, please register below for our virtual fall events and feel free to share Real Talk with our…
Calling all future Black Doctors! Fam, did you know that only 5% of all doctors in the United States are Black? Well, BigFuture’s Real Talk and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) have teamed up for a free virtual event to help change this stat. Join us for an inspiring event featuring Black doctors who…
College Board A Dream Deferred conference welcomes education professionals working to make a difference for African American students. The conference is focused on the state of college readiness for African American students and provides a forum for sharing best practices, key data, and research to drive measurable actions…
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) conference is a three-day professional development event specifically designed for HBCU professionals and advocates. Join us to discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to increase efficiencies in managing your enrollment and…
Prepárate highlights national models that are successfully preparing Latino students for college success. At the conference, participants discuss new solutions, share best practices, and collaborate with colleagues to make a difference for Latino students. Latino K–12 student population growth can be leveraged with the…
The Native American Student Advocacy Institute (NASAI) conference assembles a dedicated community of educators and tribal education leaders to address the educational challenges facing Native students. NASAI seeks to galvanize and build national networks dedicated to improving educational outcomes for Native American,…