Arizona Latino Leaders in Education

Arizona Latino Leaders in Education (ALL In Education) is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing education inequities specifically affecting Latino communities in Arizona. Founded with the mission of increasing representation and decision-making power for communities most impacted by these inequities, ALL In Education aims to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Mission

The organization seeks to ensure that communities most impacted by education inequities are central in making decisions for all children. This involves increasing the number of Latino members on state education policy-making bodies to better reflect the student population in Arizona, where nearly half of the K-12 students identify as Latino/Hispanic[2][3].

Activities and Partnerships

ALL In Education is an affiliate of UnidosUS, a prominent national organization focused on empowering the Latino community. The partnership involves collaborative efforts to create opportunities, develop leaders, and leverage a national network of advocates for achieving education equity for Latino students in Arizona[1].

In their work, ALL In Education emphasizes the importance of lived experience in advocacy, drawing on the diverse backgrounds and experiences of Latino leaders to shape educational policies[1]. The organization also contributes to research and policy discussions, such as highlighting gaps in academic success and educational attainment between Latino and White students in Arizona[3].

Significance and Impact

The efforts of ALL In Education are crucial in a context where Arizona has faced legal challenges over education policies that have been deemed discriminatory against students based on race or national origin[3]. By promoting increased Latino leadership and representation in education, the organization seeks to address systemic inequities and ensure that educational decisions are informed by those most impacted by them[2][3].

By advocating for greater representation and leadership opportunities, ALL In Education aims to enhance educational outcomes and contribute to the broader success of the Latino community in Arizona, which is projected to make up more than half of the state's student population by 2026[3].