After 20 years of observing Hispanic Heritage Week in the United States, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan extended the observance to a month from September 15 to October 15 every year. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of the American Latino community. September 15 is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and 18, respectively.

Whether it's a day out or a lesson in the classroom - we've aggregated resources below to help you uplift, celebrate and deepen your knowledge and understanding of Hispanic heritage!

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Professional Development

LACOE will offer the following professional development opportunities:

Ethnic Studies Three Day Summit
September 8, 2025, October 21, 2025, February 17, 2026
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Ethnic Studies Three Day Teacher – Led Symposium
October 17, 2025, November 18, 2025, March 18, 2026
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    The Experiment

    Smithsonian

    National Education Association

    Education Northwest

    Teacher Vision

    Spanish Mama

    Latino USA

    NPR

    Learning for Justice

    Remezcla

    BackStory, UCLA, and Good Docs

    HipLatina

    Latina

    Natural Resources Defense Council

    The Nation

    National Geographic

    Los Angeles Times

    KCET/PBS

    National Hispanic Heritage Month

    Books Highlighted:

    • Solito by: Javier Zamora
    • Our America: A Hispanic History of the United States by: Felipe Fernandez- Armesto
    • Undocumented by: Dan-el Padilla Peralta
    • Bless me, Ultima by: Rudolfo Anaya
    • A Nation of Women by: Luisa Capetillo
    • Vanishing Maps by: Cristina Garcia
    • Enrique’s Journey by: Sonia Nazario

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    Places to Visit