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From early Spanish colonialism to civil and worker rights laws to famous firsts to recent Supreme Court decisions on immigration, here’s a timeline of notable events in U.S. Hispanic and Latinx history.

Today, 60.6 million Hispanics make up the largest minority group in the U.S.To honor and pay tribute to all of the contributions Hispanic-Americans have given to the United States — and the world — we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Ideas in books can ignite discovery, encourage empathy, and offer solace. Here are 17 banned and challenged books that are worth reading (maybe more than once) for their ideas.

Columbus Day is a U.S. holiday that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492, and Columbus Day 2021 occurs on Monday, October 11

Rita Moreno, was born December 11, 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. A Puerto Rican-born American actress, dancer, and singer, and was also the first Hispanic woman to receive an Oscar Award.

Hispanic Heritage Month is to honor the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made and continue to make to the United States of America. Includes lesson plans for K-12 classrooms, and think pieces on events and experiences.

Explore the past and learn about the present with resources on government, history, economics, and more.

Using commercials with storylines in the target language is a fun way to immerse students in the culture they’re studying.

Explore the wide range of interactive lessons available to students and teachers on PBS LearningMedia.

Los maestros, los estudiantes y las familias se están preparando para un nuevo año escolar, y el equipo creador de las lecciones y los educadores de PBS LearningMedia se han unido para seleccionar una colección especial de recursos.

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Looking for your next great read? Check out Epic Reads. Includes Young Adult books from A to Z. Including videos, new releases, interviews, top lists and much more!

Take a peek at what is going on at the Library! Find a book for curb side pick up! Take a trip to a museum with free passes! Database access also available.Use your library card to borrow books using Sora or get free homework help from Tutor.com

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More than ever, typing is an essential part of learning. There are so many great typing apps for students that are engaging, interactive, and educational. Here is list for elementary, middle, and high school kids!

Encyclopedia Britannica brings you this day in history. Check out the option to find out what happened in history on your birthday.

Learn a new word everyday. Impress your friends & teachers. Improve your vocabulary and SAT/ACT scores.

Studying doesn't have to be hard. In fact, there are plenty of simple methods that exist which simplify the entire process.