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2004

"This is the month we celebrate great contributions of Latinos to our country. It's a special month. It really echoes our diversity and the strength of our great democracy."

The event's agenda, organized by MANA, A National Latina Organization, Girl Scouts of the USA and State Farm will bring together students, parents, superintendents, principals, teachers, policy makers and concerned community members to discuss ways to improve Latino student achievement and increase their enrollment in college.

"We must open the door to postsecondary education for more Hispanic students and take steps to ensure that they have the skills, confidence and resources to complete their studies," Secretary Paige said.

The conference will provide valuable information and resources to students and families on how to help their children succeed in schools and gain admission into college. The conference will take place at the University of New Mexico on March 19 & 20.

"Many parents make great sacrifices for their children, and Hispanic parents are no different. We want our children to obtain the American dream, and we know that their best chance for success depends on the education they receive. We must support our children in their educational endeavors and believe that they can be the teachers, doctors, lawyers and astronauts of tomorrow. With No Child Left Behind, there is a new mindset in America: Education is a civil right."

The WHI and fellow members of the Partners in Hispanic Education host the fourth in a series of seven nationwide conferences geared toward empowering Hispanic American families. The conference will take place at the University of Arizona on March 5 & 6.

States, school districts will have greater flexibility to assist Limited English Proficient students.

The Partners in Hispanic Education host its third event for Hispanic American students, families, educators and community leaders. The conference will take place at Hostos Community College (CUNY) in the Bronx, NY on Feb. 6 & 7.

President Bush recently announced the appointment of Adam Chavarria as executive director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.

The Partners in Hispanic Education host a second event for Hispanic American students and families. The conference will take place at Miami Dade College, North Campus in Miami, FL on December 5 & 6.

"The No Child Left Behind Act is a great piece of legislation which is making a difference around our country. The national objective is to challenge the soft bigotry of low expectations and to raise the standards for every single child."
Fact Sheet: Two Years of Accomplishment

On the second anniversary of the signing of the No Child Left Behind Act, President Bush said, "I'm here at Laclede because this is a school that has defied expectations. It's defied expectations by raising the bar and believing that every child can learn."

2003

The Partners in Hispanic Education host a second event for Hispanic American students and families. The conference will take place at Miami Dade College, North Campus in Miami, FL on December 5 & 6.

The WHI and fellow members of the Partners in Hispanic Education kick-off the first in a series of seven nationwide conferences geared toward empowering Hispanic American families.

The National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Goya Foods, and other Hispanic Leaders announce a special initiative.

"This nation is blessed by the talents and the hard work of Hispanic Americans, and we're really blessed by the values of familia y fe that strengthen our nation on a daily basis. It is fitting we honor Hispanic Americans in our country."
Read the 2003 Proclamation

The WHI joins some of the nation's leading Hispanic organizations, corporate leaders and national private entities to form Partners in Hispanic Education, dedicated to improving education for Hispanics in the United States.

"The No Child Left Behind Act sets a clear objective for American education," said the President. "Every child in every school must be performing at grade level in the basic subjects that are key to all learning, reading and math. The ambitious goal is the most fundamental duty of every single school, and it must, and it will be fulfilled."

"Hispanic Americans bring many gifts to this nation - hard work and strong cultural traditions and patriotism. Your good works and reverence bring compassion to our country, and honor to almighty God."

The President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans released its final report during an event today at Hialeah Senior High School near Miami, Florida. Members of the commission were joined at the event by fellow commissioner and Latin recording artist Jon Secada, who is also a graduate of the high school.

WASHINGTON, DC -- The President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans released its final report during an event today at Hialeah Senior High School near Miami, Fla. Members of the commission were joined at the event by fellow commissioner and Latin recording artist Jon Secada, who is also a graduate of the high school.

The President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans will unveil its final report From Risk to Opportunity: Fulfilling the Educational Needs of Hispanic Americans in the 21st Century, the result of an extensive, 18-month review representing the most comprehensive plan to date aimed at closing the educational achievement gap for the nation's largest minority group.

Commission issues the most comprehensive plan developed to date aimed at closing the educational achievement gap for Hispanic Americans.

The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has launched a new e-Scholar website (www.studentjobs.gov/e-scholar.asp) which provides students from high school and above, parents, and career professionals with information on different educational opportunities offered by the Federal Government.

WHI Executive Director Leslie Sanchez joined United States Congressman Jim Gibbons (R-Nevada), an ardent supporter of innovative education programs for minority students in Nevada, for a tour of the Mariposa Dual Language Academy in Reno, NV on Friday, February 21st.

2002

The President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans met on Monday, December 16, 2002, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York, NY to hear testimony from higher education experts.

President Bush Wednesday hosted a reception which celebrated the contributions and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans.

Commission report highlights "The Complex Reality of Raising Educational Achievement for Hispanics in the United States".

2001

YesICan.gov (YoSiPuedo.gov) provides interactive tool kits aimed at building awareness among parents and students.

LAS VEGAS, NV-Over 450 parents, students and community leaders packed into Rancho High School to hear details about the President's new education law "No Child Left Behind."

Presidential Initiative aims at closing the achievement gap among Hispanic students.

Speaker J. Dennis Hastert hosted a reception to honor the newly sworn-in Presidential Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans