Reinventing U Episode 8: Excelencia in Education and the Proverbial Big Picture
Dec 17, 2019
Deborah A. Santiago, Co-founder and CEO of Excelencia in Education, shares her journey from policy analyst in DC to leading initiatives for Latino student success. She discusses the social mission of Excelencia and emphasizes the need for diverse representation in education policy. Santiago advocates for viewing Latino enrollment as an opportunity rather than a crisis. She also highlights practical steps for institutions to support Latino students and the importance of community action in creating a better educational landscape.
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Centering Latino Student Success
- Excelencia in Education was founded to accelerate Latino student success by centering them rather than treating them as an afterthought.
- Focusing on Latinos can raise outcomes for all without sacrificing other groups.
Asset-Based View Of Latino Students
- Use an asset-based profile of Latino students instead of a deficit narrative to unlock better policy and practice.
- Recognize Latino diversity across countries, languages, and experiences to inform inclusive strategies.
Use Data And Intentional Inclusion
- Use accurate data to create clear profiles that decision-makers understand and act on.
- Intentionally include underrepresented students when designing programs so they actually benefit.