International Reading Association (IRA) & National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Standards:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage helps students meet the following standards Sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the International Reading Association (IRA).

•Read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world (1).
•Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions (7).
•Students use a variety of technological and informational resources (libraries, databases, computer networks) to gather and synthesize information in order to create and communicate knowledge (8).
•Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles (9).
•Participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities (11).
•Students use spoken, written, and visual language for learning, persuasion, and exchange of information (12).

National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS):

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage meets the standards of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), which promote the development of students as good citizens in a culturally diverse, interdependent world. The content and activities of this project are especially appropriate for the themes of:

•Culture
Students learn how to understand multiple perspectives that derive from different cultural vantage points.
•Time, Continuity, and Change
Students focus on how the world has changed in order to gain perspective on the present and the future.
•Individual Development and Identity
Students learn to ask questions such as "What influences how people learn, perceive, and grow?"
•People, Places, and Environments
Students utilize technological advances to connect to the world beyond their personal locations. The study of people, places, and human-environment interactions assists learners as they create their spatial views and geographic perspectives of the world.
•Global Connections
Students analyze patterns and relationships within and among world cultures.
•Civic Ideals and Practices
Students gain an understanding of the ideals, principles, and practices of citizenship in a democratic republic.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students:

•use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity
•use technology tools to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences
•use a variety of media and formats to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences
•use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources

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