New Hispanic Leadership Council on Education Includes 17 Education Leaders From Throughout United States

“Today at the National Press Club, Pearson Education announced the formation of the Hispanic Leadership Council on Education. The 17 inaugural members of the council include superintendents from several of the nation’s leading school districts.

“This country’s Hispanic student population faces unique educational challenges,” said Carlos Alcazar, president, Hispanic Communications Network. “I commend Pearson Education for bringing this prestigious group of education leaders from around the country together to discuss strategies for overcoming the gaps in academic progress and achievement faced by Hispanic students.”

According to U.S. Census data, by the year 2025, Hispanic children will make up 25 percent of the school-age population. In the nation’s largest states – California, Texas, Florida and New York – the Hispanic student population has already reached that level. Yet, currently only a little more than half of the total Hispanic population has a high school diploma, and the number of Hispanic students who graduate from college drops even more dramatically.”

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