When planning lessons for Black History Month, many teachers choose local events or a focus on slavery and civil rights. This year, consider including Puerto… Read More »New Ideas for Teaching Black History with Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is a territory belonging to the United States. It could become a state, or it could declare its independence from the United States… Read More »Teaching Current Events with Puerto Rico
Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th each year. It is an opportunity for classrooms across the United States to honor the… Read More »Hispanic Heritage Month: An Update on Puerto Rico in Stateside Classrooms
On January 20, 2021, America celebrated the inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as President and Vice President, respectively, of the United States. This… Read More »Puerto Rico and the Inauguration
An important distinction in historical research is the difference between primary and secondary sources. Puerto Rico makes an excellent study for this topic. There are… Read More »For Educators: Primary vs. Secondary Documents in Puerto Rico History
In our continuing series of classroom discussion questions, we examine the history of Puerto Rico, particularly focusing on its political status. Q: When was Puerto… Read More »Understanding Puerto Rico: Classroom Discussion Questions – History
National Hispanic Heritage Month begins September 15 and continues to October 15. Across the country, classrooms will build piñatas, learn a few words of Spanish,… Read More »Puerto Rico in National Hispanic Heritage Month
Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States… but just what does it mean to be a territory? U.S. Territories: A History The United… Read More »What Does It Mean to Be a Territory of the United States?
Puerto Rico Report is frequently consulted by academic researchers and students in many States as well as in Puerto Rico. In response to requests from… Read More »Understanding Puerto Rico: Classroom Discussion Questions
