(Highlight) The Hispanic Heritage observance began in the United States in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week and was later expanded in 1988 to cover a 30-day period.

(Highlight) The Black Lives Matter movement has ignited renewed calls for equality and has caused individuals, institutions, and organizations to turn inward and reflect on their role in a system built on racism and oppression. As these conversations continue, they highlight how deeply racism runs through every facet of life; justice, poverty, health, and of course education. As education researchers, the ITEST community is well-situated to study these issues, to explore ways of making learning more equitable, and to make recommendations to the larger field.

(Highlight) Since 1970, Earth Day has served as an opportunity for society to examine our actions and explore the impact that humankind has had on the planet.

(Highlight) ITEST project proposals are required to include a communication strategy for disseminating their findings.