Why it is important to recruit more Latinx adults into the field of education with Edgar Palacios
Why it is important to recruit more Latinx adults into the field of education with Edgar Palacios  
Podcast: Talking About Kids
Published On: Mon Jul 14 2025
Description: Send us Fan MailLike my previous guest, Ulric Shannon, my guest this episode, Edgar Palacios, believes that students are more successful when they see themselves reflected in their teachers, and, like Ulric, Edgar is a graduate of the Surge Institute. Today, Edgar is the CEO of the Latinx Education Collaborative (LEC), an organization he founded to support Latinx students by supporting Latinx educators. Edgar and I discuss his work and his commitment to creating optimal learning environments for all students. More information about Edgar and the LEC is talkingaboutkids.com.