The Latinidad Curriculum Initiative (LCI) for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) aims to enhance the quality of education by providing a dynamic, interdisciplinary curricular framework and lesson plans that celebrate Latinidad and its connection to the histories, intellectual contributions, and cultures of Latinas and Latinos, thus providing a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the places we call home.
This initiative is a collaborative effort. In this section, we outline different opportunities for various stakeholders, community partners, content area experts, educators, and youth to engage in the development of a Latinidad Curriculum for NYCPS.
If you have any questions, comments, or recommendations about these opportunities, contact us at latinidadnyc@tc.columbia.edu.
AI and Latino Youth Study
We are conducting a research study to understand how Latino/a youth engage with AI inside and outside of school.
We are looking for students who identify as Hispanic or Latino/a and are currently enrolled in grades 9-12 in a NYC school to participate in our digital survey.
The survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Survey respondents will receive a $15 digital gift card for their participation.
Your responses will be kept confidential and used for research purposes only.
TO PARTICIPATE: Visit https://tinyurl.com/
NO MORE THAN MINIMAL RISK.
For more information contact: AIandYouthStudy@tc.columbia.edu with "LCI" in the subject line.
Pilot the High School Curriculum
Inviting schools and districts to collaborate on the Latinidad Curriculum:
We are excited to share the first version of High School Curriculum Modules, as part of the ongoing design, feedback, and revision process outlined in the Latinidad Curriculum Initiative Blueprint!
Professional Learning Workshops & Curriculum Writing and Implementation Sessions
We invite public school leaders, coaches, supervisors, department chairs, and teachers to attend a series of Professional Learning Workshops on the conceptual framework of our curriculum!
A cohort of educators will be selected through an onboarding process to participate in the Curriculum Writing and Implementation Sessions.
Talleres en Comunidad
NYC Public High School teachers are invited to a day of workshops, resources, and opportunities to discuss, offer feedback, and co-design new curriculum materials. The sessions will be FREE, including lunch. We will raffle five $50 gift cards among attendees.
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9 am to 5 pm (in-person) | Smith Learning Center at Teachers College, Columbia University (525 W 120th St, New York). Limited spots are available; please register soon.