The NALEO Educational Fund, the nation's leading organization that facilitates the
full participation of Latinos in the American political process, continually strives to produce
timely and relevant research and information to enhance the work of our constituency,
policymakers, advocates, and the general public. Below are links to several reports
you can download in PDF format.
Latest Report
Monograph: Latino Legislative Hearing on Pre-K and the Early Grades
September 2009 - The nation’s leading experts on Latinos and early childhood
education presented new research and information on programs and policies that work. Their testimony provided an in-depth understanding for the potential of high-quality
pre-k through 3rd grade education to close persistent school readiness and achievement
gaps for Latino students. The Legislative Hearing on Pre-K and the Early Grades was
part of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund’s 4th Annual National Summit on the State of Latino Education, an intensive
three-day convening of 50 Latino public officials, including state legislators, school board members, community college trustees and municipal officials from across the country.
Campaigns & Elections
Voces de Nueva York: NALEO Educational Fund
2009 New York City Voter Forum Report
(In Partnership with City University of New York)
Election 2008: Post-Election Profile
Latinos in Congress and State Legislatures After Election 2008:
A State-By-State Summary
2008 Latino Election Handbook
Since 2004, the number of Latinos registered to vote has doubled.
Latino voters are playing a pivotal role in our nation's elections, and
as a result candidates and parties now actively pursue Latino support.
2008 Latino Political Handbook
A pockeet-sized version of the 2008 Latino Election Handbook,
this handbook provides important electoral statistics on the Latino vote,
in the top ten states with large Latino populations. It provides important,
easy to reference state by state data on Latino voters and their growing
presence within the nation’s political landscape.
2008 Latino Voter Survey
2008 Latino Election Profiles
Profile of Latino Elected Officials in the United States and their Progres Since 1996
2007 Directory of Latino Elected Officials
Early "Super Duper Tuesday" Presents Historic Opportunity for Decisive Latino Role in 2008 Presidential Nominations
NALEO Educational Fund’s 2006 Report to The Ford Foundation
2006 Primary Election Profiles
Civic Engagement
Guide to U.S. Citizenship (English)
Guia Para La Ciudadania (Spanish)
2008 Ya es hora! Latino Voter Forums Report
Survey Finds Immigration Issue Driving Latinos to the Polls
The ESL Logjam: Waiting Times for Adult ESL Classes and the Impact on English Learners NALEO Educational Fund
"I Was Asked If I Was A Citizen": Latino Elected Officials Speak Out on the Voting Rights Act
Public Health and Healthy Communities
NALEO Educational Fund Health Tool Kit on Obesity
Local Latino elected officials serve as key decision-makers regarding important community issues. Inherent in everyday decision making, Latino elected officials have the opportunity
to inform and shape polices concerning school wellness, community design, neighborhood safety, transportation, housing, recreation, access to affordable fresh foods and quality health care.
Latino Education
2008 State of Latino Education Report
We are the fastest-growing group in the nation. There is no reason why we cannot be the one that advances the fastest as well - and enrich the entire country though our diverse and solid achievement as we progress. These solutions are the steps that will get us there.
2nd Annual NALEO Report on the State of Latino Education
