NALAC: A Beacon of Light for Latinx/é Arts

Since 1989, NALAC has supported Latino arts through advocacy, funding, and research. Its 2024–2025 national study expands earlier assessments to better understand Latinx/é organizations’ needs, promote equity, and inform future policies through data, outreach, and interactive tools.

Building Inclusive EdTech: Designing Learning Tools for Diverse Classrooms

Inclusive EdTech ensures all students—regardless of ability, background, or access—can thrive. By prioritizing accessibility, cultural relevance, and user-centered design, educational technology becomes a powerful tool for equity, transforming classrooms into inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments.

Latin America’s Basilicas: Where Heaven Touches Earth

Catholic worship spaces vary in purpose and hierarchy, from chapels to cathedrals and basilicas—churches granted special status for their historical and spiritual importance. This piece highlights five remarkable Latin American basilicas that continue to serve as pilgrimage destinations and cultural landmarks.

Carreras Universitarias: Programa de Desarrollo Creativo Juvenil de Berklee City Music

By Dr. Krystal Prime Banfield Berklee City Music empodera a jóvenes de comunidades desatendidas mediante una educación musical culturalmente relevante, arraigada en la diáspora africana, ofreciendo espacios seguros, mentoría y acceso a recursos como PULSE y la Red City Music para fomentar creatividad, liderazgo, crecimiento académico y compromiso comunitario.

Culturally Relevant Arts as a Catalyst for Empowerment in Adult and Youth Education

Culturally relevant arts empower youth and adults—especially in communities of color—by fostering identity, healing, leadership, and civic engagement. Rooted in lived experience and heritage, arts-based education transforms learning into a liberating, community-driven, and emotionally enriching process.

New Leaders in Education June 2025