Amplifying Student Voice through the Latino Poetry Anthology, Places We Call Home

Lupe Castillo MN Humanities

Explore how the new Latino poetry anthology Places We Call Home can be a powerful tool to engage multilingual learners and create inclusive, culturally responsive classrooms. We’ll discuss strategies for using poetry to enhance ethnic studies, language instruction, and creative writing while supporting diverse student identities. Learn more about the anthology and supplemental resources. This session is offered through the Minnesota Humanities Center.

2024 Fall Conference, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM 11/23, Saturday Nov 23rd
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