As a Catholic university rooted in the Jesuit tradition, Boston College remains committed to groundbreaking research that helps Catholics in the United States (US) and others interested in Catholicism to understand and appreciate the various ways in which Hispanics are transforming the American Catholic experience. Research that supports, strengthens, and transforms our Catholic schools is of particular interest, as these Pre-Kindergarten-12 (PK-12) institutions have served as beacons of light for many immigrant communities in our nation. The present study, Cultivating Talent: National Study Examining Pathways to Increase the Presence of Hispanic Teachers and Leaders in Catholic Schools (Cultivating Talent: Hispanic Educators in Catholic Schools), is one important step on this journey.

As we release this report in Winter 2022, we commit to launching, supporting, and joining conversations — local, regional and national — to explore the implications of its findings. Our first major initiative is a National Summit on Hispanic Teachers and Leaders in Catholic Schools, that we at Boston College plan to host in the fall of 2022. This summit will bring together various stakeholders in the world of Catholic education to review and discuss the results and analysis of the national study. Together we will envision strategies to support Hispanic teachers and leaders, as well as the Catholic schools where these educators serve.

To join our email list to receive more information about the summit, please complete and submit the form below. Please visit the Roche Center for Catholic Education website at rochecenter.org for more information about the report. If you have any questions, please contact us at rochecenter@bc.edu. Thank you for your interest!