CMAS lecture series in its 20th year welcomes Isa
The Center for Mexican American Studies at The University of Texas at Arlington will host its 20th anniversary Distinguished Lecture on Feb. 25, featuring Isa, internationally followed speech therapist and cofounder and host of Aprende Peque, a popular educational YouTube channel focusing on early childhood development.
The bilingual lecture, “Creciendo, Sintiendo y Cantando en Español con Aprende Peque” (Growing, Feeling, and Singing in Spanish with Aprende Peque) will begin at 6 p.m. in the Rosebud Theatre. The event is free and open to the community.
Isa Muñoz, known simply as Isa, will share the story behind Aprende Peque, an educational entertainment platform for infants and children founded by Latina women in the United States. Drawing on her experience, she will discuss the importance of early childhood exposure to Spanish, passing down Latin culture and traditions, and providing fun and meaningful learning environments. She will also highlight the educational and social impact Aprende Peque has had on thousands of families.
“Welcoming Isa, who has a tremendous international following, to deliver the CMAS Distinguished Lecture underscores how culturally rooted education can strengthen bilingual-bicultural learning, empower parents and families of all backgrounds and celebrate our community’s heritage,” said Xavier Medina Vidal, director of CMAS.
Aprende Peque is a Spanish language educational platform for children from birth to age 5. With more than 1 million YouTube subscribers, the fully Spanish-language channel supports early language, cognitive and emotional development in an engaging, meaningful and culturally affirming way.
Isa is an early childhood educator and speech language specialist with more than a decade of experience working with young children and their families. She has focused her career on language development and neurocognitive, social and emotional growth during the critical early years.
“This 20th anniversary milestone affirms our commitment to bringing transformative voices to UTA and North Texas,” Dr. Medina Vidal said.
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About The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)
The University of Texas at Arlington is a growing public research university in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth. With a student body of over 42,700, UTA is the second-largest institution in the University of Texas System, offering more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Recognized as a Carnegie R-1 university, UTA stands among the nation’s top 5% of institutions for research activity. UTA and its 280,000 alumni generate an annual economic impact of $28.8 billion for the state. The University has received the Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation from the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities and has earned recognition for its focus on student access and success, considered key drivers to economic growth and social progress for North Texas and beyond.