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The United States has a diverse heritage, and yet the traditional telling of US history, literature, and culture does not fully incorporate the stories and perspectives of marginalized peoples. People of Latin American descent have been essential contributors to US society, but they often are excluded from the narratives that students are exposed to at school and in the media.
Latino studies, a branch of ethnic studies, aims to counter some of the dominant narrative by centering the perspectives, experiences, contributions, and cultures of Latino communities. It seeks to engage students with culturally responsive and inclusive curriculum.
La Gente: Themes in Latino Studies highlights stories, figures, and developments from diverse Latino communities while exploring themes such as migration, oppression, identity, expression, joy, and resistance. In their exploration of the book, students will learn the terms and tools they need to analyze the impacts of race and ethnicity in US history. They will explore the immense resources that are available in their communities and work toward solutions for issues they care about.
This brand-new resource will be available for free trial this fall.
Why do we need ethnic studies in high school?
How would having ethnic studies classes in all schools affect students? Download a free lesson plan to explore this question with your students.
