Empowering Latino youth to lead and strengthen their communities through college and career readiness

LIA's Initiatives

Cooperation and engagement are essential to the community’s success. Whether you are a student, parent, teacher or school administrator, your contribution to the community is appreciated. We are stronger as partners; we are stronger together!

What it’s Like to Be in Latinos In Action

The LIA Student

The 30/40/30 model is our strategic way to structure the student makeup of the class.

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The Elementary Partnership

During the class period, LIA students provide literacy tutoring at local elementary schools.

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The LIA Leadership Structure

Each LIA student participates in a class leadership committee, gaining hands-on learning experiences.

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The College and Career Readiness Curriculum

LIA’s curriculum combines evidence-based instructional
strategies and culturally-responsive teaching best practices.

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Expanding Across 16 States and Growing!

Latinos in Action is empowering over 10,000 students across 16 states to excel in education, embrace leadership, and uplift their communities. With a 98% graduation rate and partnerships in more than 300 schools, we’re dedicated to bridging opportunity gaps and fostering future leaders. Click here to learn how to start LIA in your area.

Our Partners

Latinos In Action collaborates with partners across a wide range of industries.
Together we are empowering Latino families in our communities and connecting them with resources and opportunities. 

The LIA Student

The Latinos In Action course is designed to meet individual needs and empower all students to succeed,
bringing together high achievers and those with untapped potential.

Personal Assets

All LIA students identify and leverage their cultural, social, and personal assets.

Excellence in Education

All LIA students graduate high school, college and career ready.

Service

All LIA students participate in weekly literacy tutoring to young students.

Leadership

All LIA students take on leadership positions in LIA committees and gain hands-on leadership experience.

The LIA Experience

LIA's Values

We are open and welcoming to all who have the desire to further their learning and become leaders in their communities. We create an environment of inclusivity where people from all backgrounds and beliefs come together to help each other learn and grow.

LIA's Vision

Be the model for Latino youth engagement through personal assets, excellence in education, service, and leadership.

Leading By Example

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