The Boston College School of Social Work’s Latinx Leadership Initiative, which marked its 10th anniversary this spring, is featured in a new publication, Advancing What Works to Intentionally Serve Latino Students: Opportunities for Action – 2024. For 20 years, Excelencia in Education has been dedicated to accelerating Latino student success in higher education. Its Examples of Excelencia is a data-driven initiative that identifies and promotes best practices. LLI was recognized as an Example of Excelencia in 2020 and is one of 35 programs highlighted in Advancing What Works to Intentionally Serve Latino Students. The featured programs emphasize cultural responsiveness and take asset-based approaches to intentionally serving Latinos, as well as other post-traditional students, in five key areas. LLI appears in the section on Bilingualism Enhancing Academic and Career Connections. Founded in 2013, LLI has prepared almost 240 bilingual and bicultural social workers to accompany Latinx communities in developing sustainable solutions to complex problems in health, education, housing, and other areas.
Latinx Leadership Initiative highlighted
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