Latin American Resource Center
Latin American Resource Center
As a designated Title VI National Resource Center, The Stone Center for Latin American Studies is committed to expanding knowledge of and engagement with Latin America and the Caribbean. To support this mission, the center provides the K-12 community with educational resources through the Latin American Resource Center (LARC). In order to meet the needs of teachers across grade levels and subject areas, LARC provides the following services:
2026 K12 Educator Summer Institute
Community Knowledge and Cultural Continuity
June 16-25, 2026 | Oaxaca, Mexico
Applications are open!
Participants will engage with local artisans, educators, and community-based organizations while exploring sites of cultural, historical, and educational significance. The program includes visits to Indigenous weaving communities, ceramic collectives, a Montessori school serving Zapotec students, traditional temazcal ceremonies, and immersive experiences with local food systems and sustainable practices. Participants will learn about mancomunidades (community governance systems), explore how Indigenous communities preserve cultural traditions through artisanry and celebration, and examine models of cultural resilience and innovation. Through these experiences, educators will develop culturally responsive teaching strategies that honor and amplify Indigenous voices and experiences.
