What Works

Educators and policymakers are looking to invest in strategies that show evidence of effectiveness. Excelencia began collecting information about "what works" for Latino students from Latino community-based organizations, educators, policymakers, and institutional leaders throughout the country. The process of identifying and cataloging programs is underway and has already produced the following:

Examples of Excelencia
2006 and 2007 Compendium highlights associate and baccalaureate level programs, and institutional departments that have significantly contributed to the increased educational achievement of Latino students in higher education.

What Works for Latino Students (PDF)
This 2004 publication includes efforts that accelerate Latino students ’ success in early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school and college and university.

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