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Wylie ISD celebrates Nation Hispanic Heritage Month

by | Oct 15, 2020 | Education, Latest

This year, Wylie ISD has made efforts to recognize Na­tional Hispanic Heritage Month. The month, which spans from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year, celebrates Hispanic and Latino contributions to American his­tory and culture. The dates sur­round the independence days of several Latino and Spanish-speaking countries. WISD’s Diversity and Inclusion office spearheaded the celebrations, and implemented several initia­tives in which the community can recognize and participate.

Several of their efforts have been made on social media. Posts highlighting Hispanic and Latino teachers, staff and stu­dents in Wylie were some of the first posts of a new Instagram page called “People of Wylie ISD.” The same posts were also shared on the Wylie ISD Di­versity and Inclusion Facebook page, and gave members of the community an opportunity to share more about their stories, their heritage and who they are as people.

For the full story, see our Oct. 15 issue or subscribe online.

By Shardae White • [email protected]

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