Teach Central America Week
October 7-13, 2019
From October 7-13, 2019, educators across the country will participate in #TeachCentralAmerica week so that students can learn about this region which has many ties to the United States through foreign policy, immigration, economics, and culture.

More than four million Central Americans reside in the United States today, yet the lack of resources on Central American heritage in most schools make the history and literature of the region invisible.

You can find lessons, books, poetry, and other resources for teaching about Central America at teachingcentralamerica.org .
What do you teach about Central America?
Are you teaching about Central America or Central American migration to the United States in your classroom? Have you used lessons or other resources from TeachingCentralAmerica.org ?

Please share your teaching stories with us. In appreciation for your time, we will send you a free copy of your choice of books , A Promise to Keep by Mario Bencastro or Caribbean Connections: Moving North .
Resources for Teaching about Central America
Lessons
Our lessons for elementary, middle, and high school introduce students to key people in Central American history, the effects of ongoing conflicts in the region, the roots of immigration from the region to the United States, U.S. policy in Central America, and more.
Poetry & Prose
We feature selected poetry and literature excerpts for use in PK-12 classrooms by noted Central American authors, including many members of the  Committed Generation .
Books
Dozens of recommended books for elementary, middle, high school, and adults about Central America and migration to the United States.
History
History is key to understanding current events in Central America. We begin with the history of El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras. We also feature links to articles about migration to the United States and current events.
Films
Recommended films for the classroom on Central America.
Support
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