Curriculum Resource Guides
Narratives of Latinidad
A reading list to center narratives that reflect the diverse and dynamic experiences of Latinidad in NYC and to support curriculum design that affirms students’ identities and builds on their lived experiences. Organized by grade level, the list offers educators developmentally appropriate texts that can inform culturally responsive teaching across K-12 settings. Available here as an accessible PDF:
Teaching Dominican Histories
This guide provides lists of materials organized by school level–children’s books, novels, scholarly books, academic articles, city excursions, music, videos, documentaries, and websites—that could be used in the classroom or at home to teach about the history and ongoing contributions of Dominicans in New York City. Available here as an accessible PDF:
Latinidad in Sounds
A resource guide for those interested in using a music-centered lens and applying sound as a medium for mapping histories, forging connections, and (re)collecting memories to enrich students’ engagement with the diverse cultural ecosystems of New York City. It includes specific recommendations of genres, songs, and artists to explore. Available here as an accessible PDF: