LATINOS IN ACTION
Latinos In Action (LIA) offers an asset-based approach to bridging the graduation and opportunity gap for Hispanic / Latino students, working from within the educational system to create positive change. As part of this program, LIA hosts a conference for current and future LIA students at local universities.
SCHOOLS IMPLEMENTING THE LATINOS IN ACTION CURRICULUM IN NEW MEXICO
Schools implementing the LIA Curriculum SY 24-25
Albuquerque Technology Leadership High School (Continuing from Pilot year 23-24)
Alma D Arte High School
Camino Real Middle School
Mark Armijo Academy High School
Mesa Middle School
Pecos High School (Continuing from Pilot year 23-24)
Pecos Middle School (Continuing from Pilot year 23-24)
Rio Grande Preparatory Institute
Santa Rosa Middle School
Siembra Leadership High School
LATINOS IN ACTION CONFERENCES
The Hispanic Education Bureau, Latinos in Action, and New Mexico State University Partner on First Annual LIA Conference.
The first conference in New Mexico was on February 23, 2024, at the NMSU campus in Las Cruces.
We invite all Las Cruces Public Schools and surrounding areas to register and attend. This conference is free for students and staff with lunch provided.
The second conference in New Mexico was on May 14, 2024, at the UNM Campus in Albuquerque.
This conference celebrated the pilot schools implementing the LIA Curriculum during SY 23-24. During the Student Conference, Competition Winners were announced.
SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Natalia Montoya Pecos High School
Daniella Chavez Pecos High School
PERFORMANCE ARTS COMPETITION
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Daniella Chavez Pecos High School
VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION
1st Place: Pecos High School Class Quilt
2nd Place: Angelica Barbero Pecos High School
3rd Place: Shania Flores Pecos High School
WRITING COMPETITION
Honorable Mention: Johanna Loya Pecos High School
1st Place: Jorge Sotelo Pecos High School
2nd Place: Andrea Sandoval Technology Leadership High School
2nd Place: Jesus Horta Pecos High School
The following schools performed during the conference:
Pecos Middle School
Albuquerque Bilingual Academy Mariachi La Promesa
Lovington Municipal Schools- Folklorico Group
Alma D’Arte High School
Santa Rosa Elementary School- Folklorico Group
Clovis High School
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO LIA CONFERENCE
The conference video coming soon!