Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration or a classroom activity. It is an opportunity to think about how we can change our practice to ensure success for our largest group of students. 

At the end his short video below, our colleague Ronald Lucena says, "As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I want every single stakeholder to reflect on their practices, and think, what can you do differently…to celebrate Hispanic heritage? How would that look in your practice?

MCPS Voices from the archives

The following videos come from our 2020 Hispanic Heritage newsletter. While some are in new positions, their voices are as powerful now as they were three years ago. As you listen, consider how their stories relate to our students and families. 

Our community has many opportunties to learn about the cultural experiences and heritage of Montgomery County's diverse Latino community. Find one thing to do from the list below between September 15 and October 15. Send us additional activities that are not listed.

Classroom Resources

• Hispanic Heritage Month! Interactive Calendar: Learn about a different country on each day of Hispanic Heritage month with this calendar.

• Colorín Colorado – Hispanic Heritage Month: Classroom activities, handouts, professional development, lesson plans

• Education World- Lessons for Hispanic Heritage Month: Education World offers a dozen lessons to help students learn about the cultures and contributions of people of Hispanic heritage.

• National Writing Project – Resources for Teaching Hispanic Heritage Month: Classroom practice, professional development, and articles on ELL/Hispanic students

• NEA – National Hispanic Heritage Month: Lesson plans, activities, handouts, and links to background information

• PBS – Hispanic Heritage Month: Video about Hispanic Heritage

• Read Write Think – Hispanic Heritage Month: Classroom activity about culture and links to websites related to National Hispanic Heritage Month

• Scholastic – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage: Lesson plans, assessments, interactive website

• Smithsonian Education – Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resources: Lesson plans, posters, interactive websites, and educational activities

• Latinx LGBTQIA+ Heroes

• Our Stories, Our Rainbow