Latinx Education Collaborative

🎉 ¡Felicidades Friday! 🎉

Esta semana celebramos a Yasmin Lopez de Tierra Encantada por haber sido nombrada Maestra del Mes el mes pasado 🍎✨

También nos llena de orgullo que sea una de nuestras maestras de EducaTec. Gracias, Yasmin, por todo el cariño, la pasión y la dedicación que brindas a tus estudiantes y a nuestra comunidad cada día 🧡🫂

This week we’re celebrating Yasmin Lopez from Tierra Encantada for being named Teacher of the Month last month! 🍎✨

We’re so proud to also have her as one of our EducaTec teachers. Thank you, Yasmin, for all the care, passion, and dedication you bring to your students and community every day 🧡🫂

We’re so grateful for the amazing students from Grow Your Own program who supported us during our EducaTec sessions 💙

This new partnership has already been so meaningful, and we’ve loved watching these students learn, grow, and show up for our community. Thank you for your hard work, energy, and dedication 🌱✨

Estamos muy agradecidos con las increíbles estudiantes del programa Grow Your Own de que nos apoyaron durante nuestras sesiones de EducaTec 💙

Esta nueva colaboración ya ha sido muy significativa, y nos ha encantado ver cómo estas estudiantes aprenden, crecen y apoyan a nuestra comunidad. Gracias por su esfuerzo, energía y dedicación 🌱✨

📚💪🏽 Join us for EdEquity’s 6th Annual Teach Truth Day of Action on May 23rd from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM as we come together to learn, organize, and advocate for equitable schools and communities.

There is so much happening nationally, but we also know that meaningful change starts locally. This year’s Teach Truth Day of Action will bring together community members, educators, parents, and students to discuss the very real challenges impacting our schools right here at home:
• The disappearance of equity policies
• The impact of ICE threats on students and families
• Underfunded schools
• The loss of rights for specialized student populations

Hear from local organizations and speakers working directly in our communities, and learn ways to engage, build collective power, and create change together.

Register here: https://bit.ly/teachtruth2026 

A night to slow down, create, and connect 🎨🌿

Yesterday’s Educator Pottery Night was filled with creativity, laughter, and community. We’re so grateful to all the educators who joined us to unwind, get their hands messy, and take time for themselves.

Thank you for everything you do for our students and families every day, you deserve moments of care and creativity too. 🫂🧡

A special thank you to for guiding our educators through such a fun and welcoming pottery experience.

Supporting student mental health starts with informed and empowered communities 🫀

Apoya nuestra juventud 🫂

Join us for two important opportunities to learn how to support the young people in our lives:
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification (8-hour training, presented in English)
Learn how to recognize signs of mental health challenges and substance use, respond with care, and connect youth to support.

Nuevo Taller QPR de Prevención del Suicidio (Taller de 2 horas, presentado en español)
Un espacio para familias y educadores para aprender a identificar señales de alerta, romper el silencio y tomar acciones que pueden salvar vidas.
Porque cuando una comunidad aprende junta, nuestros estudiantes no tienen que enfrentar sus luchas solos. 🌱

leckc.org/event

¡Sigue desarrollando tus habilidades digitales con EducaTec!💻
Aprende herramientas que te ayudarán a comunicarte con personas, escuelas y servicios de manera digital y con más confianza.
Esta sección está diseñada para participantes con conocimientos básicos.

Recuerda: es importante asistir a las 4 sesiones, ya que cada clase se conecta con la siguiente.
Fechas: 6, 13, 20 y 27 de junio
Horario: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
En nuestra oficina LEC

educatecverano.eventbrite.com

¡Acompáñanos y fortalece tus habilidades tecnológicas! 💙🧡

https://educatecverano.eventbrite.com

¡Aprende a comunicarte de manera digital con EducaTec!💻
Te equiparemos con herramientas que te ayudarán a conectarte con personas, escuelas y servicios usando la tecnología.
Esta sección está diseñada para participantes con conocimientos básicos.

Es importante asistir a las 4 sesiones, ya que las clases están conectadas y no son independientes.
Fechas: 2, 9, 16 y 23 de junio
Horario: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
¡Te esperamos para aprender y crecer juntos! 💙🧡

educatecollinameyalli.eventbrite.com

To our incredible Futuros teachers, thank you for showing up with patience, care, creativity, and heart every single day. 🍎✨
Your impact goes far beyond the classroom. You inspire confidence, create safe spaces for learning, and help shape the future of our students and community. We are so grateful for all that you do and proud to highlight the amazing educators who make Futuros possible. 🧡

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the educators who continue to lead, uplift, and empower.

Panelist Spotlight: Victor Aguilar

Join us for Maestro a Maestro as Victor shares his perspective on immigration, education, and supporting students and families in today’s classrooms. As an educator and community advocate, he brings years of experience working alongside KC students and communities.

Sign up: educatorsupport.eventbrite.com
Thursday, May 21
4 PM CT

¡Nos vemos!

Two beautiful gatherings, one shared purpose: community care 🤎✨

Last week, we had the opportunity to come together through Cafecito en Familia and Cacao and Care, creating spaces for connection, reflection, healing, and support for both families and educators. From meaningful conversations over cafecito to moments of rest and grounding through cacao, these gatherings reminded us of the power of showing up for one another.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared space, and helped make these events so special.

Dos hermosos encuentros, un mismo propósito: cuidar de nuestra comunidad 🤎✨

La semana pasada tuvimos la oportunidad de reunirnos en Cafecito en Familia y Cacao and Care, creando espacios de conexión, reflexión, sanación y apoyo para familias y educadores. Desde conversaciones significativas alrededor de un cafecito hasta momentos de descanso y reconexión a través del cacao, estos eventos nos recordaron el poder de acompañarnos unos a otros.
Gracias a todas las personas que compartieron este espacio con nosotros e hicieron estos encuentros tan especiales.