by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Sep 14, 2016 | Cultural Event, Ethnic Studies
#RejectTheText | #MASForTexas A broad coalition of organizations and scholars from across Texas, the Responsible Ethnic Studies Textbook Coalition (www.masfortexas.org), is “calling on the State Board of Education to reject [the ONLY] proposed Mexican-American studies...
by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Sep 12, 2012 | Cultural Lesson, Ethnic Studies, Language Acquisition
I’ve decided to step into high gear and start Spanish reading lessons with my children this school year. I made the decision early in my motherhood not to force the Spanish language on my children by obligating them to speak ONLY Spanish in our home. I advocate...
by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Aug 9, 2012 | Cultural Films, Ethnic Studies, Home, Language Acquisition, New Releases
I always recommend to my foreign language students to watch foreign films as good practice for listening skills, grammar comprehension, and as a cultural experience. It is a well-rounded lesson in foreign language acquisition and cultural studies. So when a promising...
by Teresa Carbajal Ravet | Apr 26, 2012 | Ethnic Studies
The US is a culturally diverse nation. Nowhere is this more clearly reflected than in workplaces and learning environments. Cultural diversity adds value to learning environments and enhances the school experience for students. Population experts have pointed to the...
