Release of Report "Florida Policy Options to Accelerate Latino Student Success in Higher Education" at Miami Dade College

Excelencia in Education will unveil a new report on Tuesday, April 6, that examines practical, short and long-term strategies to accelerate higher education success for college and university students in Florida, with an emphasis on the state's Latino students.

Florida Policy Options to Accelerate Latino Student Success in Higher Education, authored by Excelencia in Education with support from USA Funds and the Lumina Foundation for Education and conducted in cooperation with the Florida Hispanic Legislative Caucus and ENLACE Florida, offers policy recommendations to improve graduation rates and educational attainment of Florida's future work force.

Speakers Include:

Deborah A. Santiago, Vice President for Policy and Research, Excelencia in Education and report author

Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, President, Miami Dade College (MDC)

Sarita E. Brown, President, Excelencia in Education, moderator