 Hispanic CREO's mission is to improve educational outcomes for Hispanic children by empowering families through parental choice in education. More... |
Press ReleasesHispanics Taking Advanced CoursesHispanic students are less likely than White students to complete advanced mathematics, some advanced science, and advanced English coursework, but are more likely than White and Black students to complete advanced foreign language classes. Learn More about the crisis > School Choice: A National Education Reform Initiative Set by President Bush
24 Jan 2007
During the State of the Union address, President Bush announced his plans to reintroduce and improve the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act by emphasizing giving parents more parental options. “The President’s comments arrive at a time when graduation rates continue to be dire and Hispanic student achievement has shown slow progress. However, further significant achievements must be made in their performance. On behalf of our members and Affiliates, with a combine reach of more than one million Hispanics, we applaud the President’s efforts to finally place parents in control of their children’s education and not bureaucrats,” said Rebeca Nieves Huffman, President and CEO of Hispanic CREO. Arizona Supreme Court Rules Once Again that School Choice is Constitutional
19 Jan 2007
These organizations, as well as other school choice opponents, claim the programs violate the state’s Blaine Amendment, by providing public funds to private and/or sectarian schools. However, the United States Supreme Court, Ohio State Supreme Court, Wisconsin Supreme Court, Arizona Supreme Court and the Illinois Court of Appeals have all previously determined that school choice does not violate a state’s constitutional religious clause.
Another Study Ranks Arizona at the Bottom in Education
8 Jan 2007
“All parents should be able to decide what is best for their children not just parents with means. School choice is matter of justice for the poor-a step toward equal access to educational options,” said Rebeca Nieves Huffman, President and CEO of Hispanic CREO. Texas Ranked 48th on 'Chance for Success Index'
5 Jan 2007
In Texas, 35% of the States total population is Hispanic. However, only 6% complete college and hold a Bachelor's degree. An even more alarming statistic is that a whopping 64% of Hispanic 4th grade students have below "Basic" reading skills. These statistics prove that "School Choice" matters. Hispanic CREO’s Media Campaign Successfully Empowers Latino Parents
18 Dec 2006
“Currently the crisis in Latino education continues, when 136 of 196 public schools in Denver are classified as low or unsatisfactory and that’s where most of our vulnerable children are dropping out from,” said Linda Sosa, Hispanic CREO Field Organizer. Three Public Interest Law Firms are against Arizona’s Disabled and Foster-Care Students
15 Nov 2006
“Evidence shows that school choice programs are legal and successful. It’s shocking to see groups like the ACLU attack disadvantaged children, asking the court to take away a parent rights to provide their children with a high-quality education when the current educational system is failing them,” said Christina Caro, Phoenix Field Organizer of Hispanic CREO. Hispanic CREO Applauds LULAC for Supporting School Choice
24 Oct 2006
“We commend LULAC on their courage to address the crisis in Latino education. Less than 43 percent of Hispanic students graduate from high school and we need to provide our children with an immediate remedy – school choice,” said Rebeca Nieves Huffman President and CEO of Hispanic CREO. New Evidence Shows Bipartisan Support for School Choice Programs in Florida by Registered Latino Voters
18 Oct 2006
“This is a call for Florida legislators and gubernatorial candidates to give constituents what they are demanding–school choice. This poll unequivocally confirms everything we have known for years: Hispanics regardless of political affiliation support parent’s fundamental right to select the best schools for their children,” said Rebeca Nieves Huffman, President and CEO of Hispanic CREO. Latino Pastors from Texas Sign School Choice Resolution
25 Aug 2006
In order to have a triumphant reform that will improve our children’s education, parents need to be in charge of where their children are being educated," said Reverend Miguel Rivera, President of CONLAMIC. School Choice Lawsuit in New Jersey Raises Much Needed Public Awareness about the Crisis in Education
1 Aug 2006
Crawford v. Davy was filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey in Newark against the Commissioner of Education, other state officials and 25 local boards of education. Hispanic CREO Registers Hundreds for EdChoice
8 Jul 2006
The EdChoice Scholarship Program offers public school students with the opportunity to receive a full scholarship to attend a participating private school; if the public school they attend is identified as “academic emergency” or “academic watch.”
Arizona Enacts Two Addtional Voucher Programs and Expands Corporate Tax Credit
22 Jun 2006
"Today, Arizona receives a gold star for taking a step forward in the school reform movement," said Huffman.
Thousands are Demanding School Choice
15 May 2006
According to Robert Aguirre, Chairman of the Hispanic Council for Reform and Educational Options, the goal of the American Hispanic Grito is to create a social and political movement.
Passage of Corporate Tuition-Tax Credit
30 Mar 2006
“This way of funding scholarships will rescue students stuck in unsatisfying or low-performing schools and empower their parents to choose the best educational option for them,” said Huffman.
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