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Why Puerto Rico Is #1 On My Christmas Bucket List (And How I Bring It To My Classroom Now)
I’m going to be honest: I have a very basic bucket list.Learn more. Spend time with family & friends. Sleep. Repeat. But there’s one dream that has lived rent-free in my heart for years: One day, I want to celebrate the entire Navidad season in Puerto Rico. 🌴✨ Not just a weekend trip. Not just…
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Whole Brain, Whole Body, Whole Classroom: Teaching All Minds with Comprehensible Input
Guest blog post by Jessica Charlton, Secondary Education World Language Teacher If you’ve ever taught a group of students with diverse learning needs, neurodivergent thinkers, anxious learners, gifted creatives, and everyone in between, you know there’s no such thing as a typical class! And as teachers, our classes (and class dynamics) change every semester or…
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From Reggaetón to Representation: Teaching About Puerto Rico Through Bad Bunny’s Residency
During the week of September 20th, 2025, Puerto Rico showed up and showed out. Here are just three ways: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dra. Irma Torres Rivera | Psicóloga & Speaker (@drairmatorres) 3. ➡️ Grito de Lares (Sept 23), which I’ve never seen get so much coverage before in my…
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Everything you need to celebrate: ¡el mes de septiembre! 🎉
Hola septiembre—how you doing, nena? 💃🏽 As teachers, we are so lucky because we get to celebrate two New Years: one at the start of the actual year (ex: 2026) and one at the start of the academic year (ex: 2025-2026)! Let’s see what September has to offer! Let’s Get The Party Started With Hispanic…
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Free PD w/ ME In July: Get Professional Development Links Here + Sign Up Today
🎉 Free PD w/ ME in July is your invitation to refresh your teaching mojo without spending a dime. I’ll be leading two high-energy sessions packed with culture-rich strategies and ready-to-use resources—and you can join from anywhere. Get professional development links here, snag your seat, and sign up today so we can grow, laugh, and…
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The Afro-Latino Spanish Classroom Calendar: A Year-Round Road Map for Normalizing Diversity
Looking for a Spanish culture calendar that goes beyond the usual holidays and textbook examples? ✨My free September download of The Afro-Latino Classroom Calendar is live! It spotlights key dates, biographies, and cultural moments that uplift Afro-Latino voices—with links embedded to get you started in the classroom! This calendar of activities is perfect to integrate…
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Bringing Culture into the Classroom: Why the 5th C is So Hard to Implement
Culture is often referred to as the heart of language learning, the piece that transforms a classroom experience from memorization to connection. The ACTFL’s 5 C’s—Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities—are designed to guide language educators toward holistic instruction. Yet, among these, the “Cultures” component often feels the most elusive. Why is it so challenging…
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How One Project Changed Everything: Lessons from My Cultural Classroom
Representation in the Spanish classroom matters—but too often, Afro-Latino voices remain underrepresented or completely absent from language curriculums. As educators, we have the power to shape how students engage with the language and the cultures it represents, but how can we ensure we’re sharing a fuller, more inclusive picture of the Spanish-speaking world? This look…
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Protected: The Cultural Compass | Companion Site
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Centering Indigenous Voices: A Guide to Social Justice in the Classroom
When it comes to teaching social justice, one of the most powerful ways to engage students is through the theme of Indigenous voices. Indigenous cultures, languages, and histories are rich with lessons about resilience, community, and identity. Yet, these voices have been marginalized for centuries, and their stories often go untold in mainstream education. As…
