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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
Keeler Park
Philadelphia High School for Girls
2025 Fall Enrollment: “Capital of Black America”
Keeler Park began his teaching career in 2016 and currently teaches World History and Psychology. Park was drawn to TIP because he wanted to develop a meaningful curriculum that would have an impact on his students, as well as enhance his confidence as an educator. He also was excited about the opportunity to connect with other teachers and build a professional network.
In his fall seminar, he especially enjoyed learning about how Philadelphia was an important city for Black Americans during the 19th century because it offered them freedom, opportunity, and the space to discover their identity.
Park really appreciated how the seminar enriched multiple discussion topics for his U.S. History class and has reshaped his understanding of Philadelphia’s role in the Reconstruction era.
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