- Have an informal learning session for teachers. Are there teachers or staff members who could speak about their experiences or family histories? If not someone in-house, perhaps a parent or guardian or member of the community, such as a librarian or town council member?
- Decorate the school. In addition to hanging up photos of famous Hispanic and Latinx musicians, authors, and artists, show your students some of the artwork produced by Hispanic and Latinx artists. Ask students to share which works speak to them and why. Here’s a list of 15 Hispanic and Latinx artists to follow on Instagram.
- Celebrate through stories. Hillsborough County Public Schools in Tampa, Florida has more than 80,000 Hispanic students. To celebrate the diversity of all the
nationalities represented in the community, students and educators are invited to share their cultural details and story in an online form. Each week, the district features a new story on its website. - Take an online field trip. Encourage students to research Latinx and Hispanic heritage sites, such as the ones on this page from James J. Ferris High School in Jersey City, New Jersey. Ask students to lead virtual field trips so that other students can learn about these destinations.
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the University of Maryland's prestigious Philip Merrill College of Journalism.
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