A Shared Discussion on Leadership
for Equity
National School Boards Association
Council of Urban Boards of Education
Savannah, Georgia
July 25, 2015
NALEO Educational Fund
ARTURO VARGAS
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Overview
• NALEO Educational Fund Background
• Constituency Services Theory of Change
Main
Title of America
• Transformation
• Student Trends
Goes Here
• Developing Leaders & Advocates for Equity
NALEO
Established in 1976 by the late Congressman
Edward R. Roybal, the National Association
of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials
(NALEO) is a 501(c)(4) non-partisan membership
organization whose constituency includes the nation’s
more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials.
NALEO is governed by a 28-member
Board of Directors.
NALEO BOARD LEADERSHIP
President
Hon. Michele Martinez
Councilmember
City of Santa Ana, CA
Vice-President
Hon. Justin Rodriguez
Texas State Representative
San Antonio, TX
Benefits of NALEO Membership
• Eligible to attend NALEO Policy Institutes
• Travel Scholarships (based on selection criteria) for NALEO Policy
Institutes
• Networking Opportunities
• Webinars on Policy Issues
• Access to NALEO Educational Fund Staff for Technical Assistance
• NALEO Annual Conference Registration Discount
• A copy of the National Directory of Latino Elected Officials
• Copies of NALEO Educational Fund Publications
NALEO Educational Fund
The nation’s leading 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that facilitates full
Latino participation in the American political process, from citizenship to
public service.
Established in 1981, NALEO Educational Fund is governed by a 15-member
Board of Directors.
NALEO EDUCATIONAL FUND CHAIR
Hon. Pauline Medrano
Dallas County Treasurer
Dallas, Texas
NALEO Educational Fund achieves
its mission through three major
strategies:
Policy, Research
& Advocacy
Constituency
Services
Civic
Engagement
Policy, Research & Advocacy
NALEO Educational Fund’s Policy, Research & Advocacy Department
promotes policies which further Latino access to the political process,
and provides the public with accurate and relevant information about
Latino political engagement and impact.
Civic Engagement
NALEO Educational Fund’s Harry P. Pachón Civic Engagement Department
works toward full participation of Latinos in the American political process by
promoting naturalization, electoral participation, and Census promotion. The
Department works at the community level, and through local, regional, and
national strategic partnerships.
Constituency Services Mission
& Theory of Change
Mission
The mission of the Constituency Services
department is to promote the
Main
Title
governance and policymaking success of
Latino Here
elected and appointed officials.
Goes
Our vision is for Latino elected and
appointed officials to shape and better
American society.
NALEO Education
Leadership Initiative
Priorities (NELI)
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Early Childhood Education
English Language Learners
Parental and Community Engagement
College & Career Readiness
Public Schools Systems Alignment
Completion of a Postsecondary & Market
Value Degree
The Constituency Services Department
provides training through three major components:
•
Biennial NALEO National Institute for Newly
Elected Officials
•
Regional, National, and State NALEO Policy Institutes on
emerging and timely issues, with an ongoing focus on
Education and Health
•
NALEO Annual Conference
The Transformation
of America
Latinos as drivers of America’s future
Latino Population 1980-2060
140
119*
120
41%
100
84.5*
∧
80
57%
7%
60
50.5
43%
20
0
Population in Millions
40
58%
53%
14.6
1980
22.3
35.3
54.0
∧
∧
∧
∧
∧
1990
2000
2010
The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future
2013
2035
2060
* Projected
Continued growth of Latino electoral
power brings
national attention to Latino
engagement.
Latinos were a decisive force in the 2012
race to the
White House, driving turnout in key
states such
Latinos are 17.1% of the U.S.
population, and a larger
share of the country’s
youth.
24.1% of the U.S. population
under 18 is Latino.
There are 24.4 million
Latinos in the United
States who are U.S. citizens
and 18 and over.
The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future
Nativity & U.S. Citizenship
• Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Latinos are native-born
and more than one-third (35%) are foreign-born.
• More than 9 out of 10 Latino youth (under 18)
are native-born (94%).
• Of the 19.0 million Latinos who are
foreign-born, 6.2 million (32%) are
naturalized citizens.
• There are an estimated 8.5 million
Latino undocumented immigrants
in the United States.
• There are an estimated 3.9 million
Latino legal permanent residents
eligible to naturalize.
The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future
In 2016
28.2 million Latinos will be eligible to vote,
and will comprise 11% of the nation’s eligible voters.
Overview of Latinos in Elected Office
Level of Office
2005
2015
% Change
Judicial & Law Enforcement
2
23
9
232
498
1,651
678
3
29
12
305
534
1,800
860
50.0%
26.1%
33.3%
31.5%
7.2%
9.0%
26.8%
School Board Members
Special District Officials
1,760
188
2,342
239
33.1%
27.1%
Total
5,041
6,124
21.5%
U.S. Senators
U.S. Representatives
Statewide Officials
State Legislators
County Officials
Municipal Officials
Latino Elected Officials by Gender: 1996-2015
What are the most important issues facing the
Latino community that our politicians should address?
60%
50%
40%
45%
34%
30%
20%
21%
17%
10%
0%
Immigration
Economy
Education
The Transformation of America: Latinos as Drivers of America’s Future
Health Care
Student Trends
Students in the U.S.
• K-12 Public School enrollment is approximately
49.8 million
– 12.1 million Latino students
– Nearly 10% are English Language Learners
– About 35% receive special education
• High School Graduation Rates
–
–
–
–
93% Asian/Pacific Islander
85% White
76% Latina/o
68% Black and American Indian (each)
Kids Count Data, 2015; National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Students in the U.S.
Urban Districts in the U.S.
• Urban districts serve over 7.1 million students
Asian/Pacific
Islander
8%
Native
American
1%
Breakdown by Race
White
19%
Latina/o
40%
African American
32%
Source: Council of the Great City Schools, 2015
NALEO Educational Fund’s Role in
Leadership Development
• As the second largest and among the fastest growing population in
the United States, Latinos are positioned to contribute to the nation’s
economic growth.
• The role of the NALEO Educational Fund is to be the principal
convener of Latino policymakers across all levels of office.
• We ensure that our members understand the various issues of
education policy and that they have the governance, and leadership
skills necessary to champion an education agenda where all students
will have access to a quality and equitable public education.
Kids Count Data, 2015; Migration Policy Institute, 2015; National Center for Education Statistics, 2015
Arturo Vargas
Executive Director
avargas@naleo.org
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