Latino Education Institute
Latino Education Institute
A Place to Learn, Explore, & Grow
LEI Mission
LEI Mission
LEI advances equity in education and wellness by supporting Latino students and their families through learning, leadership, and partnership, and by fostering inclusive opportunity for all.

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For more information on the year in review for LEI, click on this link to view more about our Annual Reports.

Email us at lei@worcester.edu to request pdfs of our Annual Reports.

Collage showing students engaging in art, group activities, and STEM education at the Latino Education Institute, with the title “Annual Report FY 2026.”.2025 Latino Education Institute (LEI) Annual Report
 

 

 

Recent Events

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 Flyer for a back-to-school community fair with event details, sponsor logos, photos of diverse children, and a QR code for registration. Poster for a Hispanic Heritage Month event at Worcester State University on September 25th, 2026, featuring live music, food, and cultural performances, with a QR code for registration. 

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Upcoming Events

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Flyer for the ISLA after-school literacy program for students in grades 3-6 at Worcester State University, featuring a photo of students and staff and a QR code for registration.Informational flyer for the Latina Achievers in Search of Success (LASOS) afterschool program for 6th grade girls and their mothers, featuring program details, schedule, contact info, and a QR code.Informational flyer for the ENLACE program, an educational mentorship initiative for middle and high school boys, featuring program details, meeting times, and a sign-up QR code.Flyer for LIDER+, a leadership program for high school students, featuring program highlights for two cohorts, meeting times, contact information, and a QR code.Flyer for a workshop titled “Bullying or Conflict? Helping Parents Know the Difference” on October 24, 2026, at Worcester State University, featuring a QR code for registration.

 
LEI News

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November 2026 newsletter from the Worcester State University Latino Education Institute, featuring photos of children, students, and a partnership announcement with the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester. 

 

You can read our 2026-2023 Newsletters in their entirety here…

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Featured story from our most recent newsletter

Message from the Executive Director

Once again, LEI has completed a successful year! All our programs are fully funded throughout the year. 

We also keep strengthening our partnership with Worcester Public Schools (WPS) and established new connections with two important community partners, the Worcester Housing Authority and the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester. 

In September, LEI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Boys & Girls Club to expand educational, leadership, and enrichment opportunities for local youth. We look forward to growing this partnership!
For nearly 138 years, the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester has been a trusted resource for children, teens, and families in our community. Today, they serve approximately 8,000 youth each year, reflecting the rich diversity of Worcester, with 41% of the youth they serve identifying as Latino!

LEI Programs

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Elementary School
  • ISLA
  • LASOS
Middle School
  • ENLACE
  • Aspire Summer Academy
High School
  • LIDER+
Post- Secondary
  • Club E
Family and Community Engagement
  • Parent Engagement Navigation Services
  • Community Health Education 
  • Special Programs
    — ¡Avanza! STEM Expo
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    Hispanic Heritage Month
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    Three King’s Cultural Celebration
 

 

 

 

 

 

>> A SNAPSHOT OF OUR PROGRAMS

 

A woman with long brown hair and a green jacket smiles in front of a blurred, festive background with red and green tones, capturing the warmth found in Latino Education Institute Stories.
“The LEI has allowed me to collaborate with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Through this work, I have been able to improve my skills with working English and Spanish since being bilingual opens many doors to new opportunities.”
— Maria-Belen Portero | ISLA Youth Facilitator

The LEI Impact by the Numbers

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lei@worcester.edu | phone: 508-798-6507 | fax: 508-798-6508 | 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602