- Mission [1]
- The Commission is composed of 30 members appointed by the President who have relevant experience or subject matter expertise
that the President deems appropriate. Appointed members also represent a variety of sectors, including the education sector
(early childhood education, elementary and secondary education, higher education, career and technical education, and adult
education), labor organizations, research institutions, corporate and financial institutions, public and private philanthropic
organizations, and nonprofit and community-based organizations at the national, state, regional, or local levels. The Presidential
Advisory Commission advises the President and the Secretary on matters pertaining to the education attainment of the Hispanic
community, including: 1)developing, implementing, and coordinating educational programs and initiatives at the Department
and other agencies to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for Hispanics of all ages; 2)increasing the participation
of the Hispanic community and Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the Department's programs and in education programs at other
agencies; 3) engaging the philanthropic, business, nonprofit, and education communities in a national dialogue regarding the
mission and objectives of this order; and 4) establishing partnerships with public, private, philanthropic, and nonprofit
stakeholders to meet the mission and policy objectives of this order. The commission's activities will further enhance the
work of the Department; that is, to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational
excellence and ensuring equal access.
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