Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity
Providing quality educational options, programs, and services for children and families throughout Connecticut
LEAD strives to ensure that students and parents across Connecticut have access to a system of effective schools and programs that are diverse, equitable and put students on a path to succeed in the college and career of their choice.
LEAD will also provide educational opportunities, programs and resources to support a vibrant and well represented community throughout the state of Connecticut.
About Us
Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity was formed by a group of parents
to be an active voice for families throughout the state of Connecticut.
Our Mission
Mission Statement
The mission of LEAD is to expand educational options and opportunities in the state of Connecticut. To promote an equitable society and to create a healthy, educated, and civically engaged community.
What We Do
The 4 Pillars of LEAD
Educational Options
We are advocating for equitable access to effective education for students throughout Connecticut.
Civic Engagement
We aim to provide everyone with basic civic knowledge to make a change in their community.
Financial Literacy
We want to equip and inspire leaders to become independent advocates in our communities.
Latin American History
We create original content that explores the Latino contributions to the development of the United States.
History of LEAD
Latinos for Education Advocacy was formed by a group of parents to provide quality educational options, programs and services for children and families throughout Connecticut.
Mosiac Coalition
“The Mosaic Coalition will connect and organize diverse communities through educational programs, cultural sharing events, forums, and cultural activities. The Mosaic Coalition will grow into a transformative and powerful tool to widen the reach and effectiveness of advocacy efforts that will transform our state into a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable place to live”.
Is an amazing story of a persevering battle to expand educational options in Danbury by creating a charter school. The largely immigrant community is forced to take on powerful politicians, special interests, and the status quo to open a community school for their town.
FOLLOW US
Together we can transform our state and gain true representation and power
Decisions being made at the local and state level have a direct impact on our families, and we want to have a seat at the table and a voice in the policymaking process.