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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.
Central American Studies at Sequoyah Middle School in Metro-Atlanta
Apart from being the program specialist for Teaching Central America at Teaching for Change, I am proud to be a middle school teacher in the historic immigrant neighborhood of Buford Highway.
Maya Voices Program in Atlanta
Throughout February 2026, the Maya Voices Program provided a space for Maya families and students from the Buford Highway neighborhood of metro Atlanta to learn about their history, culture, and social issues in a Maya-centered space. Metro Atlanta teachers of Maya heritage students also experienced a professional development session.
Teaching Central America at an Atlanta Middle School
Every year, I pair my unit on story elements with Indigenous history and culture. I teach about the Maya peoples in my language arts class through the Maya K’iché creation story from the Popol Wuj.
Escuelitas on Buford Highway
A local educational program called Escuelitas on Buford Highway participated in Teach Central America Week with adults and children.
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- Teach Central America Week: 2022-2026