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Author: Marla Colondres
Seminar: Diverse Children’s Literature: Literary Art, Cultural Artifact and Contested Terrain
This curriculum unit features powerful Latinx memoirs that help students see their own experiences reflected, build empathy for others, and engage with the complexities of Latinx cultural narratives. These texts challenge stereotypes by highlighting the diversity of Latinx identities, including Afro-Latinidad, and addressing the lasting effects of colonialism and racialization. The unit also emphasizes Spanish as a key part of Latinx identity and advocates for linguistic equity. Through critical inquiry, students develop cultural awareness, affirm their sense of belonging, and explore their “between worlds” identities while strengthening their voices in both Spanish and English.
January 22, 2025
District Superintendent Tony Watlington addresses TIP fellows at the Spring 2025 Orientation Reception
TIP Fellow Kati Steiner speaks at the Spring 2025 Orientation Reception
Tony Watlington, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, speaks at the Yale National Initiative, TIP’s parent program
TIP Fellow, National Steering Committee Representative, and Furness High School Teacher Chloe Glynn on the TIP program
Rebecca Cohen
Philadelphia High School for Girls
2025 Spring Enrollment: “Diverse Children’s Literature: Literary Art, Cultural Artifact and Contested Terrain”
Rebecca Cohen began her teaching career in 1996 and currently teaches English for 11th and 12th graders. Throughout her career she has been passionate about youth activism and has been involved in different programs centered on student inclusivity. Rebecca was drawn to TIP by the opportunity to be more creative within the structure of her curriculum and learn from other committed teachers.
Through her participation in the TIP seminar, Rebecca explored the importance of multicultural books in classrooms, how to categorize the authenticity of books, and current publishers that feature authors from diverse backgrounds. After these learning experiences, Rebecca implemented multicultural literature into her classroom and helped students write their own narratives.
Rebacca’s primary goal was to help….Learn More
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