School Library June 2025

This month featuring book on U.S. -Latin America: History, Propaganda, and Media from Amazon and Cinema Across Latin America from the University of California Press.  

New Leaders in Education July 2025

At H.O. we congratulate new education leaders that have embarked on the challenging but very rewarding journey of education leadership.

New Leaders in Education June 2025

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pope Leo XIV: Cultural Bridge and Unifying Voice for a Fractured World

Skull Surgery in the Andes: The Inca Medical Marvel

The Inca civilization, celebrated for its stunning architecture and sophisticated societal systems, also achieved remarkable feats in medicine, particularly in neurosurgery. Among their most fascinating contributions was trepanation, the surgical practice of removing a piece of the skull to treat head trauma, neurological conditions, or even spiritual afflictions. While trepanation was practiced across several ancient cultures, it reached unprecedented levels of success and sophistication in the Andes. OpenAI. (2025). Tumi ceremonial knife [AI-generated image]. ChatGPT. https://chat.openai.com/

Supporting Mental Health and Career Growth for Hispanic/Latino Health Professionals

A first-generation college graduate reflects on the mental health challenges and professional growth of Hispanic/Latino students in healthcare. The article highlights mentorship, training, and inclusive support systems as key to navigating early-career obstacles and achieving leadership roles. 

Preserving Hispanic Culture through Medical Education

Photo courtesy of Dr. Mario Del Angel Guevara   For over 25 years, the University of New Mexico has offered Curanderismo courses on traditional Hispanic and Indigenous healing, now expanding online and in medical campuses to enhance cultural competency and ancestral knowledge in diverse health-related professions.