The organization has issued the following statement urging Governor Newsom and the Legislature to address missed opportunities and act boldly on affordability and access. UnidosUS deeply appreciates Governor Newsom’s efforts […]
Education
Press Release List
UnidosUS Applauds Bipartisan Re-introduction of the DREAM Act
December 4, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC — As a national organization long committed to an immigration system that values dignity and human rights and supports policies that broaden ways for people to enter the U.S. legally, UnidosUS welcomes the reintroduction of the […]
UnidosUS Condemns Trump Administration’s Dangerous Action to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education
March 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Department of Education’s staff and structure, UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía issued the following statement: “The Trump […]
UnidosUS Higher Education Survey Uncovers Severe Food Insecurity Among Latino College Students, Mental Health Crisis Compounds Academic Struggles
October 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. – An alarming survey by UnidosUS and BSP Research reveals that a staggering number of Latino college students are grappling with severe food insecurity and many are considering […]
UnidosUS & National Urban League Report Recommends ‘Pathway Navigators’ to Expand Career Opportunities for Underserved Black and Latino Learners
September 5, 2024
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 4, 2024) – Today, UnidosUS and the National Urban League released a position paper on the central role that community-based organizations can play in […]
UnidosUS Lauds Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Expand Educational Opportunities for Latinos
July 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the Biden-Harris administration announced new executive actions aimed at expanding educational opportunities for Latino students. The announcement included an executive order establishing the White House […]
UnidosUS Response to Horne’s State of Education
March 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC— UnidosUS, the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization, acknowledges Superintendent Horne’s efforts to improve Arizona’s educational system as outlined in his State of Education address. However, […]
UnidosUS Pide Mayores Inversiones para Apoyar una Recuperación Total para Estudiantes Latinos K-12
October 19, 2023
Padres latinos dicen que las escuelas deben hacer más para acelerar el aprendizaje y apoyar la salud mental WASHINGTON, DC— Los esfuerzos para apoyar la recuperación académica y el bienestar […]
UnidosUS Calls for Greater Investments to Support a Full Recovery for Latino K-12 Students
October 19, 2023
Latino parents say schools must do more to accelerate learning and support mental health WASHINGTON, DC—Efforts to support the academic recovery and well-being of Latino K-12 students and multilingual learners—who […]
New plan widens opportunities to higher education. Washington, DC— Mauricio Garcia, Senior Vice President of Programs for UnidosUS—the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization—issued the below statement following […]
Congress, Biden Administration Must Act Now to Support Students Who Need Relief Washington, DC— Janet Murguía, President and CEO of UnidosUS—the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization—issued the […]
UnidosUS deplora la decisión mezquina de la Corte Suprema sobre el alivio de la deuda estudiantil
June 30, 2023
El Congreso y la administración Biden deben actuar ahora para apoyar a los estudiantes que necesitan ayuda Washington, DC— Janet Murguía, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de UnidosUS—la organización latina […]