Carlos Garcia has been named the recipient of the 2024-25 ALAS Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS). Garcia, a founding member of ALAS, was honored at a special awards ceremony during the ALAS Gala Dinner Event on October 11, 2024. ALAS Executive Director Ulysses Navarrete praised Garcia’s dedication and leadership in supporting historically marginalized students, particularly Latinos, throughout his 40-year career. Garcia, who served as a superintendent in four school districts before retiring in 2012, has been a key figure in promoting student achievement and narrowing the achievement gap.
Garcia’s passion for serving urban, underserved children stems from his own upbringing in a Los Angeles barrio. He has been recognized with numerous awards for his transformative leadership and commitment to equity and social justice in education. The ALAS awards also honored other education leaders, including Superintendent of the Year Dr. Debra Duardo and Principal of the Year Carlos Ramirez.
The ALAS National Education Summit, where the awards were presented, focuses on addressing challenges in the education system, particularly those affecting Latino students. The event provides a platform for administrators to engage in discussions and find solutions to improve education for all students. ALAS is dedicated to ensuring that every school effectively serves the educational needs of Latino and other historically marginalized youth.
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About the Association of Latino Administrators & Superintendents (ALAS)
The Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents [ALAS] is committed to providing leadership at the national level to ensure that every school effectively serves the educational needs of all students, with a focus on Latino and other historically marginalized youth. ALAS aims to support aspiring school and district administrators through programs, services, advocacy, and networks rooted in Latino experiences and culture.
By 2026, Latino children are projected to make up 30% of the school-age population in the United States. ALAS emphasizes the importance of investing in the education of every child and providing professional learning opportunities for educators serving Latino youth.
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