A K12 Educator Summer Institute
June 8-19, 2025
Application is now open! Apply here
Program Overview
This institute emphasizes Maya ways of knowing and teaching, offering participants hands-on experiences, meaningful cultural exchanges, and valuable insights to enhance their classroom practices. Participants will engage with local educators, experts, and community-based organizations while exploring sites of cultural, historical, and educational significance. The program includes visits to Indigenous weaving collectives, sustainable coffee plantations, a reforestation project, and local schools, providing educators with varied perspectives on Guatemala's rich cultural heritage and contemporary challenges. Through these experiences, educators will develop culturally responsive teaching strategies that honor and amplify Indigenous voices and experiences.
Who Should Apply
- All K-12 educators are eligible
- Teachers serving Central American student populations are encouraged to apply
- Spanish language proficiency is not required and will not affect application review
Learning Objectives
By the end of the institute, participants will be able to:
- Develop culturally responsive teaching strategies using Maya perspectives and knowledge systems
- Apply Indigenous educational methodologies and their applications to K12 settings
- Create engaging lesson plans representing Guatemala's Indigenous cultures and practices
- Connect sustainable agricultural practices with Indigenous knowledge systems
- Implement innovative teaching methods from Guatemalan educational settings
- Design learning experiences that foster cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship
Application Deadline: February 10, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: February 24, 2025
Deposit Due: March 10, 2025
Program Cost and Financial Aid
A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be required to secure your space upon acceptance. The estimated total program cost is $1,700 (excludes airfare). Participants are responsible for arranging and purchasing their own flights. Funding opportunities are available to support educator participation.
To apply for financial assistance, please submit this form along with your application.
This summer institute is the third initiative in a four-year series in collaboration with The Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies (CLACX) at Vanderbilt University and The Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona.
Questions?
If you have questions or would like more information, contact Cynthia Garza at Tulane’s Latin American Resource Center:
Phone: (504) 865 5164
Email: cgarza@tulane.edu
100 Jones Hall, Tulane Uptown Campus
