The National Association of Chicana and Chicano Studies’ Tejas Foco Prek-12 Committee invites educators to attend the ninth-annual Mexican American Studies Virtual Summit on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The purpose of the summit is to create a collective call to action with tangible steps to grow, support, and advocate for Mexican American Studies (MAS) in our communities, with short- and long-term goals. Sessions will focus on how to insert this content across the curriculum from preK-16. Register here.
Agenda
9:-9:10 a.m.: Opening Introductions
9:10-9:50 a.m.: Opening Plenary
9:50-10 a.m.: Break
10-11 a.m.: Concurrent Session 1 (Elementary, Middle School, High School Social Studies; High School Fine Arts; High School Literature)
11-11:10 a.m.: Break
11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m.: Concurrent Session 2 (Politics, Media, and the Legislature; Higher Education; Community and Parent Engagement; Youth)
12:10-1 p.m.: Closing Debrief and Discussion
This is an excellent opportunity for summertime professional development, as well as a way to engage positively in the debate about what should be in Texas curriculum. We encourage members to attend and support the committee’s efforts to implement, maintain, and sustain MAS in our schools.