Education

Florida has the third-largest Latino student population in the United States. One out of ten students in Florida are identified as English Learners (ELs) or English Language Learners (ELLs). About […]

March 24, 2023

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Descubrimos que terapeutas del lenguaje estaban aconsejando a madres latinas que no hablaran español con sus hijos para no “confundirlos”. Este resumen temático revisa lo que descubrimos en nuestros grupos […]

February 7, 2023

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We found that speech therapists were advising Latina moms not to speak Spanish to their children so as not to “confuse” them. This topic brief reviews our focus group findings and presents key research evidence, compiled over decades, that contradicts this advice. Recommendations for programs, parents and family members and policy makers are included.

December 23, 2022

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UnidosUS in collaboration with Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors and BSP Research, released survey results from 1,300 Latino families on the health and well-being of their youngest children.

December 1, 2022

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UnidosUS led a sign-on letter to Congress requesting no less than $1 billion for Title III in FY23 federal appropriations to support the unique educational needs of English learners.

October 27, 2022

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In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to the California State Assembly Appropriations Committee in support of SB 952, which expands dual-language immersion programs.

September 7, 2022

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In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to Governor Newsom in support of AB 1868, which seeks to disaggregate data of English Learners in order to strengthen California’s guidance and resources for Long-Term English Learner (LTEL) students.

September 7, 2022

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In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to Governor Newsom in support of AB 1705, which ensure that students can enroll directly into the courses that will give them the greatest chance to meet their college goals.

September 1, 2022

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Los bebés latinos están transformando los Estados Unidos. Los hispanos son una de las poblaciones de más rápido crecimiento en el país, con un aumento sorprendente de 23% desde 2010. […]

August 11, 2022

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This report highlights how policymakers can prioritize the needs of the Latino student population. In doing so, they can create a stronger, more equitable education system for all students.

July 11, 2022

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In this fact sheet, UnidosUS provides an update on Latino higher education trends two-years into the pandemic.

July 11, 2022

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In California, UnidosUS submits a letter to the California State Senate Appropriations Committee in support of AB 2465, which lays out a multifaceted strategy to address persistent gaps in literacy rates and to support bilingualism and multiliteracy.

July 5, 2022

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