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Read the latest news and stories from educators bringing Central America into their classrooms. Many of these stories were collected during Teach Central America Week. Share how you teach about Central America and receive a free book.
Author Mario Bencastro Visits College Class
On October 16, 2025, esteemed Salvadoran author Mario Bencastro paid a virtual visit to my class "Latino Communities in Metropolitan Washington, DC," at the University of California's Washington, D.C. campus (UCDC) campus as part of Teach Central America Week.
Mario Bencastro Visits Houston Elementary
By Marcy Campos
On Friday, May 3rd, Salvadoran author Mario Bencastro visited Houston Elementary School to share his 2021 bilingual book, Un tren llamado Esperanza, or A Train Called Hope, illustrated by Robert Casilla.
Expressing History Through Art: Mario Bencastro During Teach Central America Week
The Casa de la Cultura El Salvador brought Salvadoran author and artist Mario Bencastro to Washington, D.C. for a week of activities during Teach Central America Week 2019.
Un Tren Llamado Esperanza: Mario Bencastro Visits Sacred Heart School with a Message About Hope
By Cierra Kaler-Jones
As middle school students entered the auditorium at Sacred Heart School on May 8, they beamed when they saw Salvadoran novelist and painter, Mario Bencastro, sitting in the front row.
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