Tío Emilio's Story: A Tale from Nicaragua
By Hania Mariën
Audience: Ages 10-14
Tío Emilio’s Story is a narrative of one individual’s pursuit of education during a time of conflict in Nicaragua. It offers students an insight into life in Nicaragua from 1967-1990, as experienced by one child on Isla Ometepe and touches upon issues of poverty, armed violence, and leaving home, as well as that of resilience and persistence. At its core, however, it is about learning to be a child.
“Sometimes that’s how life works. You have to do something you don’t want to do to get to where you want to go.”
Throughout the piece, educators and students are encouraged to learn with and from Tío Emilio and critically engage with Nicaraguan history, the United States’ involvement in the country, and to think about how conflict and military regimes can impact education. This resource includes a variety of activities and offers two “versions” to suit students’ learning needs and specific curriculum. It is intended for mixed grade classroom audiences.
Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this publication belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily represent those of REACH or the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
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