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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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In this report, we examine the gains achieved during President Joe Biden’s first year in office. This analysis includes an update to our Latino Inclusion Tracker from 2021 and outlines […]

January 24, 2022

Biden AdministrationCoronavirusCOVID-19Economyand 6 more tags

In this report, we examine the gains achieved during President Joe Biden’s first 100 days in office, and highlight three priorities that the administration must take on next. This analysis […]

May 10, 2021

Biden AdministrationCoronavirusCOVID-19Economyand 6 more tags

California has the largest Latino population in the United States. However, its teachers aren’t representative of the demographic and English learner students (ELs) still have dropout rates that hover over […]

November 6, 2020

CaliforniaEducationELsEnglish Learners

This publication outlines joint policy recommendations developed and disseminated by NBCDI and UnidosUS to improve and strengthen the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field and workforce.

November 1, 2020

Early Childhood EducationEducation

UnidosUS’ letter to Florida Governor DeSantis, Education Commissioner Corcoran and state leaders on recommendations for the safe and responsible reopening of Florida’s K-12 schools. The letter is a meeting request […]

August 4, 2020

COVID-19EducationFloridaK-12and 1 more tag

As state education agencies and school districts continue to develop their school reopening guidance, UnidosUS shares a framework of guiding questions and S.A.F.E. critical actions adapted to serve the needs […]

July 26, 2020

COVID-19EducationS.A.F.E.

State officials’ decisions about coverage options, especially in times of crises, have a profound effect on children and can exacerbate pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities. This fact sheet examines the […]

July 23, 2020

ChildrenFloridaGeorgiaHealth Careand 3 more tags

State officials’ decisions about coverage options, especially in times of crises, have a profound effect on children and can exacerbate pre-existing racial and ethnic disparities. This fact sheet examines the […]

June 29, 2020

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In 2018, UnidosUS conducted ten focus groups with ECE teachers among our Affiliate organizations operating preschool programs. The focus groups involved 94 participants from across the U.S., working in state […]

May 11, 2020

Early Childhood EducationECEPre-K

More than four million children enrolled in preschool programs in the United States are dual language learners (DLLs) and more than 75% of Latino/a children over the age of five […]

May 4, 2020

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After years of progress following the implementation of major coverage provisions under the ACA, the rate of uninsured Latino children decreased to a historic low of 7.7 percent in 2016. […]

April 16, 2020