Ancient Maya Women, A K-16 Educator Workshop
March 4, 2016
New Orleans Museum of Art
LARC, in conjunction with the Annual Tulane Maya Symposium and the New Orleans Museum of Art, is hosting a teacher workshop on the ancient Maya. The workshop will introduce information on women in the ancient Maya world as well as providing activities to introduce into the classroom. Visit the TMS website to register.
Somos Nós: Infusing Brazil into the Classroom
June 12 – 18, 2016
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
LARC, along with Vanderbilt and the University of Georgia, is sponsoring a workshop on Brazilian culture and teaching Portuguese. K-16 educators of any discipline and grade-level are welcome to apply to attend this 5 day institute. Throughout the week, educators will work to develop interdisciplinary curricula, which they can bring back to their schools to teach and share with colleagues.
Teaching Cuban Culture & Society: A Summer Educator Institute in Cuba
June 18 – July 2, 2016
Havana, Cuba
Application Deadline: March 28, 2016
This two-week program provides the unique opportunity to work on developing lesson plans while exploring the sights and sounds of a nation and country that remain obscured behind political rhetoric and misinformation. Recent economic changes on the island have provoked a series of social and cultural transformations that have left Cubans and the entire world wondering what could be next for the island and the Revolution. Don‘t miss the chance to witness some of these challenges and triumphs firsthand and get the opportunity to bring your experience back to your students in the classroom.
Civil Rights Through the Americas Award: K-12 Teacher Workshop
September 17th, 2015
5:30 – 9:00 PM
Busboys & Poets
Washington, DC
CLASP and LARC are partnering to present a teacher workshop in conjunction with the Americas Book Award ceremony. The workshop will explore ways to use these award winning books in the classroom. Check out the event webpage for more information.
Deconstructing Dia de los Muertos in the Classroom
October 7, 2015
5:30 – 8:30 PM
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
New Orleans, LA
The workshop will focus on how to provide students with information about Day of the Dead, Day of the Dead traditions, and celebrating Day of the Dead in the classroom. The workshop will involve hands-on activities, including activities which will translate into the classroom! Check out the workshop webpage for more information and to register.
Day of the Dead Traditions of Guatemala K-16 Educator Workshop
October 16, 2015
5:00 – 7:45 PM
Algiers Regional Branch, New Orleans Public Library
New Orleans, LA
Join LARC in our journey exploring Day of the Dead throughout the Americas by learning about the tradition in Guatemala. Guatemala Day of the Dead traditions include altars and kites. Check out the event webpage to learn more and to register.
NCSS Pre-Conference Clinic – New Orleans, Gateway to the Americas: Trade, History & Globalization
November 12, 2015
12:00 PM – 4:30 PM
The Federal Reserve Bank
525 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA
LARC, in conjunction with the New Orleans Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank, is presenting a Pre-conference Clinic for the National Council for the Social Studies meetings to be held November 13-15, 2015 in New Orleans. The Pre-conference clinic, will examine the connection between New Orleans and Latin America focusing on New Orleans’ role as a trading center. A great way to examine history, economics, and globalization. Registration for the workshop must be done through NCSS. Learn more about the upcoming conference.
