By 2050, Latinos will account for 25 percent of the U.S. population. Despite their increasing numbers, many children of immigrants consider themselves members of a minority group in a way that negatively affects their behavior, school performance, and social integration. Educators need to develop a better understanding of the culture and issues that affect the well-being of Latino English language learners because these issues will ultimately affect the future of the United States. Addressing the needs of Latino students means acknowledging and capitalizing on the cultural and linguistic strengths that students bring to the classroom. Schools should foster a positive ethnic identity by viewing bilingualism as an asset and immigration as a source of pride, empower Latino students through leadership roles within the school and community, and encourage student voice by having students speak and write from experience.