A Critical Analysis of Two Decades of Struggle Over the Politics of Curriculum

Resplandor International and the Worlds of Words Center are excited to announce that Dr. Angela Valenzuela and Dr. Emilio Zamora from the University of Texas-Austin will be our co-scholars for the Richard Ruiz Residency this summer in Guanajuato, Mexico. This virtual presentation to the greater UA community will provide an important discussion around the politics of curriculum in our state and country. Their participation in associated activities will enrich the community of Guanajuato. We hope you can join us for the virtual presentation and consider visiting us in Guanajuato this summer.

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The Richard Ruiz Scholar In Residence Lecture Series Presents: A Critical Analysis of Two Decades of Struggle Over the Politics of Curriculum

Virtual Presentation by Dr. Angela Valenzuela and Dr. Emilio Zamora from the University of Texas-Austin, 2023 Richard Ruiz Scholars-in-Residence

Drs. Valenzuela and Zamora will present the historical context of the events that led to the battle over Mexican American Studies in Arizona as well as discuss the social movements and politics of knowledge involved int his struggle over the politics of curriculum.

In addition to the lecture, the two scholars will work with students from the University of Arizona, the University of Guanajuato and other international universities during their month-long summer residence. They will also make scholarly presentations to the greater Guanajuato community, work with local teachers and engage students and families at Resplandor International.

Please register in advance. Zoom details will follow.

This event is co-sponsored by Resplandor International, the WOW Center and UArizona College of Education.

Event details may change.

Presenting Steve Przymus, Richard Ruiz Scholar-in-Residence

Resplandor International and the Worlds of Words Center are pleased to announce Dr. Steve Przymus as the Richard Ruiz Scholar in Residence for 2022. Dr. Przymus is an assistant professor of Educational Linguistics and Bilingual education at Texas Christian University.

We will introduce Dr. Przymus by Zoom to the UArizona community. This will be followed by a virtual presentation by Dr. Przymus to the public. The title of his talk is: “The Ontological Status of Languaging: Why We Separate Languages in Bilingual Education and Why We Should Stop.”

Please register for this virtual Zoom event.

We look forward to your participation!

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“The Ontological Status of Languaging: Why We Separate Languages in Bilingual Education and Why We Should Stop”
Virtual presentation by Dr. Steve Przymus, 2022 Richard Ruiz Scholar-in-Residence

Dr. Przymus will provide an international presence for collaborating institutions in the greater community of Guanajuato, México. The goal of the residency is to expand intercultural understandings and global perspectives through the use of high quality, culturally authentic international literature. The scholar will also work with university students who are part of the Verano en México summer study abroad program. He will also engage students and families at Resplandor International.

Resplandor International Richard Ruiz Scholar/Artist in Residence Announcement

Resplandor International LogoResplandor International in collaboration with Worlds of Words and the University of Arizona College of Education with corporate sponsor Learning A-Z will announce the accomplished scholar or artist from the world of children’s literature, visual arts, literacy or international education for a 2019 residency in Guanajuato, México.

The selected scholar or artist will provide an international presence for the collaborating institutions in the greater community of Guanajuato. The goal of the residency is to expand intercultural understandings and global perspectives through the use of high quality, culturally authentic international literature. Additionally, the submitted proposal might focus on promoting reading engagement, language development, critical literacy or written expression through global literature. Proposed activities of the scholar/artist should consider providing classes, presentations, performances, lectures, seminars, and exhibitions in the community to promote their proposal. An artist in residence for example could promote artistic expression by teaching the craft of book illustration and design. The scholar in residence will work in collaboration with Dr. Todd Fletcher, the director of the Verano en México summer study abroad program and Resplandor International in Guanajuato.

Light refreshments. Event Details May Change.

For questions about this event, email toddf@email.arizona.edu.