The lessons from the Teaching Central America website not only met curricular goals in literature and history, but also fostered empathy, global awareness, and a recognition of the resilience and creativity of Central American communities.

Our teachers enjoyed the lesson, because it allowed them to understand the reasons behind immigration from Central America.

I used the building background knowledge lesson from the Roots of Immigration from El Salvador and Current Policy Debates unit, which had students explore why Salvadorans have immigrated to the U.S.

The Teaching Central America website has given me so much de-colonial knowledge and I must give back.

I use resources from Teaching for Change and the Teach Central America website from the beginning until the end of the school year, and I encourage my colleagues to do the same.

We used the Personal Creed lesson in the second week of school as a part of a unit about Archbishop Oscar Romero.

They loved the idea and worked very hard to get the best grade.

I find that teaching El Norte in today’s class, (although a classic) is right in step with DACA. Romero fits in with the Catholic School Mission.

As the high school librarian, I have reviewed the resources and included them as a feature for this month and included them in a library guide created to highlight and dig deeper into Latinx Heritage all year-round.

I used some lessons in my Spanish classes in addition to my social studies classroom. The English department and I have done several cross-curriculum exercises based on the inspiration provided by the lessons.

The lessons on Central America were eye-opening to my students.

I use the film Harvest of Empire in my Intro to Global Studies course to highlight how globalization has impacted certain countries in the context of U.S. political and economic policies and their implementation.

I use Inside the Volcano as an introduction to Nicaragua for my students doing service and immersion to Managua.

Many of my students have families from Central America, and Teaching Central America is one of the only places where I found resources to develop my lessons. We

My students loved the role play Introduction to Central America.

Inside the Volcano truly felt like a volcano as students witnessed the rising pressures and tensions in Nicaragua that have led to its volatile government.

Teaching through art using Leaving Home: Socratic dialogue with Art enabled the students to dive deep inside and make connections they had not realized were there previously.

I highlight Central American poets, musicians, activists, and historical figures using materials from the Teaching Central America website.