Hispanic Heritage Month

September 19, 2018Critical Thinking Instruction, Hispanic Heritage Month, thinkLawTop3Colin Seale, HHM, Hispanic Heritage Month, think Law, thinkLawby Colin Seale

3 Reasons Educators Must Prioritize Hispanic Heritage Month

Teaching about the right now and not just the history of Hispanic contributions to the country is one of the most powerful ways to get our kids excited about what they are learning. In this episode of the #thinkLawTop3 critical thinking expert, Colin Seale, offers 3 very powerful reasons why ALL educators must prioritize #HispanicHeritageMonth.

October 12, 2017Critical Thinking, Hispanic Heritage Month, Lawyer's Changing the WorldA for arizona, Carminia Muñoz, Colin Seale, Lawyers changing the world, Teach for America, think Law, thinkLaw, University of St. Thomas School of Lawby Colin Seale

Lawyers Changing the World: Featuring Carminia Muñoz

It is no accident that so many business, civic, and political leaders are attorneys by trade. In this series, we will highlight dynamic leaders who …

October 4, 2017Critical Thinking, Hispanic Heritage Month, LessonsCultural Appropriation, Cultural Symbols, Dia De Los Muertos, Disney, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mayan cultural weavings, Public Policyby Sarah Pfeiler

More than a Symbol: Can a company or person own the exclusive rights to a cultural symbol?

The idea of cultural appropriation is a hot topic of debate. From the United Nations to the runaways in New York- everyone is asking the …

September 26, 2017Critical Thinking, Hispanic Heritage Month, Quick LessonsColin Seale, critical thinking, East LA Walkouts, Hispanic Heritage Month, Sarah Pfeiler, think Law, thinkLawby Sarah Pfeiler

The East LA Walkouts: Taking a Stand Against Injustice

In the year 1968 Chicano/ students in East L.a. were facing an educational crisis. The dropout rate? Almost 60 percent. Only four out of every …

September 19, 2017Hispanic Heritage Month, Quick Lessons, Student EngagementColin Seale, Hernandez v Texas, Hispanic Heritage Month, Student Engagement, think Law, thinkLawby Sarah Pfeiler

Hernandez v Texas: In a Class by Themselves #HispanicHertitageMonth

In 1951, Pete Hernandez shot and killed Joe Espinoza after getting into an argument at a bar. When it came time for Pete’s jury and …

September 18, 2017Hispanic Heritage Month, Lessons, Student Engagementbrown v board of education, Colin Seale, education, Hispanic Heritage Month, Mendez V Westminster, Sylvia Mendez, think Law, thinkLawby Sarah Pfeiler