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July 11 to July 22
October 28 to 29
Author: Matthew Fischetti
Seminar: Children’s Literature and the Immigrant Experience
This unit for students of upper-level Spanish focuses on migration and displacement across the Spanish-speaking world. It integrates literature, poetry, music, and film to explore diverse migration experiences, including North African migration to Spain, Latin American migration to the United States, and internal migration within Spain and Latin America. Key texts include Enrique Páez’s novel Abdel, poems by Honduran adolescent girls, and flamenco songs, culminating in the film La misma luna. The curriculum emphasizes cultural authenticity and proficiency in Spanish, aligning with ACTFL standards for language learning. Each week of the four-week unit is structured with thematic readings, discussions, and activities, building towards two summative assessments: a personal response and an extended essay on human rights and migration issues. By fostering critical analysis and empathy, the unit prepares students for AP and IB exams while encouraging deeper engagement with global migration complexities and their societal impacts.
January 22, 2025
District Superintendent Tony Watlington addresses TIP fellows at the Spring 2025 Orientation Reception
TIP Fellow Katie 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
Michelle Jackson
Andrew Hamilton Elementary School
2025 Spring Enrollment: The Soviet World in Literature
Michelle Jackson has been teaching since 2007, and is currently at Andrew Hamilton Elementary School, where she teaches Life Skills to 6th-8th grade students. When asked what made her decide to apply to TIP, Jackson replied, “I truly love learning and teaching. TIP serves as a means to continue learning and also broaden information to enhance district curriculum and instruction.”
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