In this video, hear from third-grade students and their teacher Miriam Peña about their participation in a state-wide student art and writing contest. Students describe how the contest gave them a meaningful opportunity to share about their cultural backgrounds and how their identities were validated.
For context, see the Vignette: Uplifting Multilingualism and Multiculturalism in Learning, a resource associated with Connect to learning in action, one of the ABCs of Family and Community Engagement WIDA Snapshot series.
Released September 2026