13TH ANNUAL

SUMMER INSTITUTE

JUNE 26–28, 2026 | TUCSON, AZ

ETHNIC STUDIES

PEDAGOGY & PRACTICE

Join us in Tucson for our annual Summer Institute on June 26-28, 2026!

This 3-day gathering is an opportunity to engage in and learn about XITO’s decolonizing Ethnic Studies methodologies and to collaborate, organize and network with other educators and organizers from across the country.

In this historic moment it’s critical to come together and collectively study, organize and mobilize against the repression our classrooms and communities are facing.

XITO workshops will include the foundational underpinnings of Ethnic Studies history and teaching, curricular examples, organizing tactics and decolonial methods, including XITO’s TIAHUI framework. Certificates of professional development hours completed can be obtained upon request.

DETAILS

  • This gathering is intended for educators, administrators, artists and community organizers who are committed to authentic Ethnic Studies and fighting for our youth and communities facing dehumanizing legislation and opposition.

    You can read more about XITO’s work here and explore our TIAHUI framework here.

  • The institute will be held in Downtown Tucson, easily accessible via public transportation. Specific location details will be shared with registered participants.

  • The institute will take place from 8:30 am–3:30 pm on Friday, June 26th and Saturday, June 27th, and from 8:30 am–1:00 pm on Sunday, June 28th. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided each day as well as dinner Saturday evening. A detailed schedule will be shared with registered participants closer to the institute. 

  • Click here to view a list of recommended lodging and transportation options.

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Please read through the following information carefully. If you have further questions, feel free to reach out to us.

  • The cost to attend is $800. This price includes 3 days of in-person interactive workshops and materials, a XITO t-shirt, breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day as well as an evening of Flor y Canto including dinner. Participants are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation. 

    The $800 registration fee is due by June 5, 2026.

    You do NOT have to pay in order to register.

    Many participants seek funding from their institutions.* Please contact us ASAP for an invoice or anything else you need to receive funding.

    *Certificates of professional development hours completed can be obtained upon request.

  • Limited partial scholarships are available therefore please do not apply for a scholarship if you are able to apply for funding elsewhere. 

    Priority will be given to:

    1. K-12 Educators and graduate students working/studying in Ethnic Studies or a related field

    2. Educators and organizers unable to secure funds through their institution or organization

    3. Educators and organizers traveling a long distance with substantial travel costs

    If you are awarded a scholarship, we will ask you for a testimonial in the future to support our fundraising efforts.

  • Registration Deadline: May 29

    Scholarship Deadline: If you are applying for a scholarship, you must register and submit the scholarship application (embedded within the registration form) by May 1st

    Scholarship Awards: Scholarships will be given on a rolling basis and you will be notified of your scholarship award by May 15th at the latest.

    Payment Deadline: June 5th - see below for more information about payment options.

  • Participants may choose to pay in full or sign up for a payment plan (four monthly $200 payments). Click here for more information about both options.

    If you would prefer to mail a check, please contact us.

    Group registration: Each member of the group will need to registerindividually. Please contact usto coordinate group payments.

    If you would prefer to mail a check, please contact us.

    Solidarity donations: There is an option during checkout to include an additional donation - if you are able to pay more, we highly appreciate it and your support will go directly to our scholarship fund, enabling other educators who may not otherwise be able to attend!

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