Representation matters: KC nonprofit continues mission of bringing more Latino teachers into classrooms

October 17, 2024 Edgar Palacios 0 Comments 1 tag

October 17, 2024 By: Isabella Ledonne KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In schools nationwide, less than 10% of teachers are Latino. In Kansas City, that number is even less. Local nonprofit Latinx Education Collaborative

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Latinx Educator Awards

September 30, 2024 Edgar Palacios 0 Comments 0 tags

The Latinx Educator Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of Latinx educators who demonstrate exceptional dedication to their students and communities. This event in late spring recognizes individuals who are not

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Futuros Program

September 30, 2024 Edgar Palacios 0 Comments 0 tags

The Futuros program aims to add 50 new latinx educators to the greater Kansas City metro teacher pipeline by December 2027. This comprehensive initiative seeks to address the critical underrepresentation

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Expresión

September 30, 2024 Edgar Palacios 0 Comments 0 tags

The Expresión Storytelling Fellowship is a national professional development initiative dedicated to amplifying the narratives of Latinx educators and youth. Expression offers participants an opportunity to cultivate their storytelling skills

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Evolución

September 30, 2024 Edgar Palacios 0 Comments 0 tags

Evolución, the LEC’s annual fall conference is dedicated to supporting Latinx educators. This event brings together education professionals and allies for a day of engaging discussions, keynotes, and breakout sessions that

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