LatinxEd seeks to build a trusted network of Latinx education leaders with a shared vision and desire to work together to create a more inclusive and equitable education system in North Carolina. To facilitate these leaders’ continued professional development and lift up their voices to a statewide platform, LatinxEd launched the LatinxEd Fellowship. The 2024 cohort will include fellows who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey and join LatinxEd in advocating on behalf of the Latinx community.

To foster Latinx education leadership to impact educational movements at the local and state level and advance a more inclusive vision for education mobility and equity in NC.

The LatinxEd Fellowship serves as a powerful learning community for Latinx leaders who are eager to strengthen their voice and vision to lead positive, transformational change. Committed to a shared value of education, Fellows deepen their knowledge about North Carolina’s education system and history to ensure access to critical resources for all communities.

To join this network, Fellows undergo a new membership process to develop the relationships, knowledge, and skills necessary to participate in education advocacy and advance educational equity and opportunity for Latinx immigrant families. After joining this network, Fellows receive ongoing support related to leadership development and storytelling skills, alongside access to key educational leaders and mentors in North Carolina.

Long-Term Outcomes: Fellows will…
+ Become active members in LatinxEd’s network
+ Take on formal roles in educational leadership
+ Engage in or lead educational movements at local and state levels

By joining this network, Fellows will gain:

+ A statewide community of support that collectively advocates for education and the Latinx community

+ Mentorship to expand self-trust, care, and accountability on their leadership journey

+ Advocacy training designed to unite communities and spark positive change

+ A deeper understanding of the current and historical landscape of Latinx education in North Carolina

As new members, Fellows are required to:

+ Fully participate during an in-person new member onboarding retreat
+ Complete three virtual workshops designed to support Fellows in developing leadership, storytelling, and advocacy skills
+ Participate in at least one public-facing speaking engagement (ex. panel, forum, or social media live)
+ Contribute to storytelling efforts to amplify inclusive visions for advancing Latinx student success
+ Attend the 2023 LatinxEd Summit and New Member Ceremony
+ Attend virtual monthly meetups to maintain connection and collaboration

We’re looking for emerging educators and education leaders who are willing to use their voices and power to make a positive difference in Latinx Education. We believe that you can be an education leader regardless of your age or the career you are pursuing.

To participate, Fellows must be:

+ Latino/a/x/e or Hispanic (cultural roots connected to Latin America)*
+ 15–19 years of age residing in Wake, Durham, or Orange County OR 20+ years of age residing in North Carolina
+ Committed to LatinxEd’s mission, vision, and values
+ Actively working to serve and advance the Latinx community and education in North Carolina
+ Available to participate in all required Fellowship new membership activities

*U.S. citizenship or speaking Spanish is not required

With the support of our funders and partnerships, we are providing the following fellowship pathways in 2024:

• Alamance: This pathway only serves Latine education leaders 20+ years of age residing in Alamance County. 
• Statewide: This pathway serves Latine education leaders 20+ years of age residing across the state.
• Triangle: This pathway serves Latine education leaders 15–19 years of age residing in Wake, Durham, or Orange County.