Links

Donate to the ENLACE Leadership Institute by designating ENLACE at the
NEIU Foundation site

The Initial "ENgaging LAtino Communities for Education" (ENLACE) of the W.K.Kellogg Foundation

When ENLACE began at NEIU in 2000 as a planning grant, one of the schools involved in the partnership was Clemente High School. ENLACE connected with the Chicago Teachers’ Center of NEIU’s College of Education to support the school with grants and various initiatives, including GEAR UP (federal funds). The work has had some promising results, including the use of Motivational Interviewing and Adventure Education in lieu of punishment (see the policy brief: “Pairing Motivational Interviewing with Adventure-Challenge Education: A Promising Strategy for Improving High School Retention.” Another initiative that developed from this partnership called Play for Peace has been taking place ever since then.

Data on Latinos in Educational Institutions in the United States: Link to demographic and best practices as it relates to the needs of Latino students. For instance, only 13% of Latinos, as opposed to 30% of all other adults in the United States, have a bachelor's degree.  NEIU, like other higher education institutions is are attempting to meet the educational needs of the nation's fastest growing community. The ENLACE Leadership Institute is supporting this effort.

The Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education is an action oriented, independent advocacy group for Latinos in higher education in the areas of access and equity as it relates to employment, admissions, and legislation in the state of Illinois.

The Chicago Teachers' Center www.chicagoteacherscenter.org has been one of ENLACE's main partners in working with schools. This collaboration with CTC has contributed to supporting policy changes and innovative programs.