Founded in 1985, the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI) advances informed policy on key issues affecting Latino communities through objective and timely research contributing to the betterment of the nation.

The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI), a freestanding, nonprofit, policy research organization, helps shape public policy by providing elected officials and community leaders with non-partisan research. The Institute has published 200 research reports and policy briefs addressing a wide range of topics – from immigration and education to technology and employment.
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What's New

Oct. 28, 2009 - ¿Qué Pasa? Are ELL Students Remaining in English Learning Classes Too Long?
TRPI study finds academic benefits for English Language Learners who transition into mainstream classrooms. Click here for the Press Release. Click here for the Policy Brief.

Sept. 30, 2009 - Improving Multicultural Health
TRPI conducts case studies on reviewing minority health disparities. Click here for press release. Click here for policy brief.

April 8, 2009 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REPORT RELEASED
TRPI studies the social impact of VoIP technology on Latinos. Click here to view the press release (English). Click here for the press release in Spanish. Click here to view the report.

March 5, 2009 - Majority/Near-Majority of First Graders in Top Ten U.S. Cities are Latino
A TRPI press release examines the Coming Latino Demographic Revolution in Our Nation’s Largest Urban School Districts. Click here to view the release.

TRPI IN THE NEWS

Inside the Hispanic vote: Growing in numbers, growing in diversity ...
CNN - Jan. 1, 2009
... established during the administrations of Presidents Franklin Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy, said Harry Pachon of the Tomas Rivera Policy Institute. ...>> read story