City of Austin
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Join us for Education with Heart: A Community Celebration on Saturday, May 4.
The Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (ESB MACC) in partnership with Austin Independent School District (AISD) and Academia Cuauhtli invite families, educators, community advocates and members to join us for Education with Heart: A Community Celebration on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mendez Middle School, 5106 Village Square Dr.
Come celebrate the Community Love Hub and Academia Cuauhtli’s 10-year anniversary with fun hands-on activities, performances by local musicians and dancers, immigration and public health community resource workshops, demonstrations of afterschool clubs and programs, and workshops for teachers.
About Community Love Hub at Mendez Middle School
This brand-new hub is an initiative by local community partners working with AISD to connect Dove Springs youth and families with free after school enrichment programs, arts education, sports clubs, ESL classes, community resources, and more. This hub will bring a much-needed safe learning environment, resources, and community gathering space for the Dove Springs community.
About Academia Cuauhtli
Academia Cuauhtli is made up of a coalition of educators and community advocates helping families explore their cultural heritage through an inclusive curriculum centering the language, art, and history of Latinx/a/o/e and Indigenous cultures. Academia Cuauhtli provides a range of free extracurricular programs, including its Saturday bilingual arts program and summer coding camp, offered in partnership with Aztech Kidz Code.