Upcoming Institutes

Teaching Shakespeare with The Bard in the Borderlands (Spring 2026 In-Person Workshop)

 
On April 28, 2026 Humanities Texas will hold an in-person workshop in San Antonio for English language arts (ELA) teachers on strategies for teaching William Shakespeare’s works and the rich tradition of repurposing his plays to reflect the histories and lived realities of the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands.

Schedule and Curriculum

The workshop will take place in San Antonio at the Region 20 Education Service Center on April 28, 2026.

Content will be aligned with the secondary-level English language arts TEKS. In partnership with the Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva, this workshop will feature Shakespeare's works from Borderlands perspectives. The workshop will draw on the open-access anthology The Bard in the Borderlands: An Anthology of Shakespeare Appropriations en La Frontera.

Like all Humanities Texas teacher programs, the webinar will emphasize close interaction with scholars, the examination of texts, and the development of effective pedagogical strategies and engaging assignments and activities.

Faculty

The workshop will be team-taught by the cofounders of the Borderlands Shakespeare Colectiva: Katherine Gillen and Adrianna M. Santos of Texas A&M University–San Antonio and Kathryn Vomero Santos of Trinity University.

Eligibility

The workshop is open to secondary-level English language arts teachers in Texas schools. Priority consideration will be given to early-career teachers in low-performing schools and districts.

How to Apply

Complete the online application. Please apply as soon as possible, as registration will occur on a rolling basis and space is limited.

Travel and Substitute Reimbursement and CPE Credit

The workshop is free to teachers and their schools. Humanities Texas will reimburse schools up to $200 for a substitute for any teacher who attends. Humanities Texas will not locate or secure substitutes; this remains the responsibility of the schools or districts. Participants will receive CPE credit and a wealth of curricular materials. CPE hours will be adjusted if a participant misses any portion of the program.

Teachers traveling from out-of-town to attend the workshop will be reimbursed for approved travel costs up to $300. Eligible expenses include mileage, lodging, air travel, airport parking, and taxi fares. Meals are not reimbursable. Reimbursement rates are set by the State of Texas. Itemized receipts are required for all costs excluding gas. Please review the Humanities Texas travel policy for program participants for more information.

Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from the program. Please note that Humanities Texas’s maximum reimbursement for total travel expenses is $300, even if the participant’s actual expenses exceed $300.

Sponsors

This workshop is made possible with major funding from the State of Texas and Kronkosky Charitable Foundation with ongoing support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.