R.D. Leyva

🇲🇽 Texan, #FirstGen, Alum of @UTAustin @Penn @TeachForAmerica & @LBANstrong, LGBTQ Advocate, focused on Latinx Leadership at @Latinos4Ed | Views = My Own

[Erica Romero @EMRomero2]

.@rd_leyva and I are representing @Latinos4Ed today as we advocate for a #LatinoMuseum on the National Mall

[EdTrust @EdTrust]

Meet Sandra Rodriguez (@SandraRdgz27), #Houston native & advocacy director for @Latinos4Ed, which elevates #Latino voices in decision-making to increase educational outcomes https://t.co/eNom6J4fQc #ProfilesInEquity

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

We are excited to announce that @JoaquinCastrotx will join our town hall commemorating the 75th anniversary of the landmark #MendezvWestminster case.

Join us as we reflect on the progress and wins Latinos have achieved, and what challenges remain ahead.

https://t.co/xKogVXvxcL

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Spent the week in Austin and got to attend SXSW for the first time #SXSW2022

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

I’m proud to share @Latinos4Ed received a $5 million gift from MacKenzie Scott. This marks a huge milestone for our org & the vision of @AmanFernan24 to support Latino leaders in education. Congratulations to my team & everyone who has supported our work #ConGanasWeCan

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

We are deeply honored and grateful to announce that Latinos for Education has received a $5 million investment from MacKenzie Scott, representing the largest gift we have received since our founding five years ago.
Read the full letter from @AmanFernan24:
https://t.co/sWpXPuhurC

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Support @one_TILT on #GivingTuesday to make a contribution to an org leading diversity, equity & inclusion work....and snag a sweatshirt for yourself while you’re at it!

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

For 5 yrs I’ve worked w/ amazing colleagues to support the leadership of 💯’s of Latinx leaders. We are growing our advocacy work in 2022 and I ask that you support @Latinos4Ed on #GivingTuesday so more Latinos are in decision-making positions to improve student outcomes

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

This #GivingTuesday we ask for your support to propel our work forward. Your generous donation means more chairs and tables for Latino leaders, working alongside students and families for our collective empowerment.

To make a contribution go to https://t.co/zxiwEjE45p

[NBC Latino @NBCLatino]

Can Latino students get educational equity after the Covid pandemic? “We’ve often heard ... that education is the great equalizer. Well, now’s our chance to prove it," said Educ. Sec. Cardona as Latino educators debate strategies. By @SuzGamboa
https://t.co/zsz3cS8Lwr

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Looking forward to today’s virtual convening as we discuss policies and practices to better support Latino students and families. Should be a rich discussion that you don’t want to miss! #StateofLatinoEd

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

Today is the day! Don't forget to join us for the national session of the first annual State of Latino Education. Speakers include @RepRaulGrijalva,
@AInfanteGreen, and more!

Not Registered? Visit https://t.co/p8b0vTeylT to secure your spot!
#StateOfLatinoEd

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

We’re excited to bring together 💯’s of Latinos from across the country for our State of Latino Education Convening this week. There’s still time to register! #StateofLatinoEd #ConGanasWeCan

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

Just Announced!

US Secretary of Education, @SecCardona, will share his thoughts with our audience at the national track of State of Latino Education.

Register today at https://t.co/IfDTakKTO7 #StateOfLatinoEd

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

It is time to reimagine our education system and reclaim the promise of educational equity. Register for the State of Latino Education at https://t.co/jarghuyaFr and join our panel of nationally recognized education experts. #StateOfLatinoEd #ConGanasWeCan

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Thank you @SecCardona for taking time to meet with our incredible team at @Latinos4Ed #ConGanasWeCan

Also, seeing familiar faces. Oh hey 👋🏾 @ecaudillo

[Amanda Fernandez @AmanFernan24]

Estuvimos entre familia today in our meeting with @SecCardona as we shared @latino4ed’s work in educator diversity & our national policy principles for Latino education. He embodies the values of #L4E & I look forward to working with him on many critical issues #ConGanasWeCan

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Throughout my 5 yrs at @Latinos4Ed I’ve met 💯‘s of brilliant Latinx leaders through our fellowship programs. We are thrilled to support more Latinx education leaders & we are recruiting for our next cohorts in Houston & New England. Pls share w/ friends & colleagues

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

Learn more about the beauty and power of your identity and how to leverage it to make an impact on the education system. Texas educators now earn CPE credits.

Learn more and submit an application for the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship at https://t.co/0x2DpvlYw2

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Congrats @BossierS on this new role! Sending you lots of 1st Family ❤️ as you continue to strengthen a coalition amongst leaders of color who are advocating for Black and Brown children

[Education Leaders of Color @WeAreEdLoC]

"When Kaya, Layla, Aimée, and Jessica first called us together in 2014, we laid out a vision for EdLoC that I remain dedicated to helping realize."

We are honored to share that Sharhonda Bossier (@BossierS) has been named our new CEO. Read more here 👉🏾 https://t.co/lxfiDIbFEl

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

@Steven_Almazan_ Happy birthday! 🥳

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Know someone interested in raising $$ to help support the Latino community? We’re hiring!

[Latinos for Education @Latinos4Ed]

Join the team at @Latinos4Ed as Director of Development & work to oversee our organization’s donor pipeline. This person will provide guidance & strategic advice to support in achieving funding goals. If you are interested, check out this great role! https://t.co/T7p0AEZWr9

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

For 5 months, I’ve worked w/ orgs across Boston to provide safe learning environments, enrichment & social-emotional support for Black and Latinx children during the pandemic @YMCA_Boston @_TheBASE @IBA_Boston https://t.co/iThtc71dzu

[R.D. Leyva @rd_leyva]

Tell me your First Lady is a teacher without telling me your First Lady is a teacher 🍎

[Jill Biden Archived @FLOTUS46Archive]

Healing
Courage
Love
Compassion
Gratitude
Peace
Amor
Strength
Kindness
Family
Unity

Love, Jill

[McNulty Foundation @McNultyFound]

"We are putting a policy agenda forward that is developed not only for our community, but by our community." @AmanFernan24 on how @Latinos4Ed is remaking education systems to better serve children and families