Hispanic American History

Summer 2021

Explore the Hispanic narrative in historical events from a local and national perspective, including immigration policies, labour rights, and the role of education in perpetuating segregation and micro aggressions since the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

COVID STATEMENT

We’re optimistically planning ahead for a safe and positive Summer 2021 Uncovering Alternative Histories program. The UAH team along with UW-Parkside Administration, UW System Board of Regents, and the Kenosha Department of Health will be monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. We will follow all recommended and required safety precautions in order to offer the program in July 2021. While we don’t know what those recommendations or requirements will be, we know that they may include some or all of the following: all participants to wear face coverings; social distancing; temperature checks; COVID testing prior to the start of the program; and potentially completing a COVID-19 Safety Acknowledgment -- Liability Waiver and Release of Claims. Stay up-to-date with UW-Parkside’s commitment to protect the health and safety of our campus and our community on our Ranger Restart webpage.

TEACHERS: THE PRESIDENTIAL ACADEMY

Teachers (preferably middle and high school social studies) will examine an alternative American history using cultural interaction in addition to traditional institutional analysis through onsite and online instruction, interactive group work, guest speakers, and place-based experiential learning (PBE). At the end of the program, you will present a newly designed lesson plan or curriculum module that presents an alternative interpretation of the role of underreprisented Americans in US history.

Earn 6 graduate credits, for FREE
Enrich your curriculum with authentic alternative Hispanic American history
Enhance your culturally relevant teaching practices
Participate in PBE learning in Chicago, IL and El Paso, TX, for FREE
Eligible to earn a $1,000 stipend while participating in PBE learning trips with high school students as a Teacher Leader

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: THE CONGRESSIONAL ACADEMY

Students will examine an alternative Hispanic American history using cultural interaction in addition to traditional institutional analysis through traditional onsite instruction, interactive group work, guest speakers, and place-based experiential learning (PBE).

Earn 3 college history credits at no cost to student
Exposure to Hispanic American historical paths, and to see oneself in the history
Participate in PBE learning in Chicago, IL and El Paso, TX, for FREE
Engage with state and national experts in the field of study

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