Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs
CLASP promotes all facets of Latin American studies nationwide. CLASP fosters global competency, language proficiency and cultural awareness of Latin America and the Caribbean, drawing upon interdisciplinary and area expertise.
CLASP encourages excellence in teaching and program development; organizes workshops at national and regional conventions; develops curriculum materials; promotes teaching of less commonly taught languages; recognizes exemplary children’s and young adult literature; and supports K-12 and post-secondary professional development.
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2018 Américas Award Winners Announced
Barcelona, Spain—May 25, 2018—American Street written by Ibi Zoboi and DANZA!: Amalia HernaÌndez and el Ballet FolkloÌrico de MeÌxico written and illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh win the 2018 Américas Award for Children’s and Young Adult Literature. The award links...
CLASP Executive Committee Meeting Hosted by Stanford University
CLASP member institution Stanford University welcomed the CLASP Executive Committee (EC) for its Fall 2017 meeting from October 26-27, 2017. EC minutes from the Lima, Peru meeting were approved, CLASP financial reports were reviewed and approved, CLASP committee...
Anne Moctezuma-Baker Winner of 2017 Teaching Award for K-12 Educators
In 2014, CLASP established the CLASP Teaching Award for K-12 Educators to recognize excellence and innovation in the teaching of Latin America and/or the Caribbean among elementary, middle, and high school teachers. Each year the award process highlights exceptional...