La Escuelita de Magnolia Park
A free culturally rooted arts, history, and educational initiative for youth in Houston’s historic first barrio.
La Escuelita de Magnolia Park
Rooted in Community. Built for the Future.
La Escuelita de Magnolia Park is a free educational initiative created to preserve culture, strengthen identity, and empower youth through art, history, literature, and community engagement.
Founded by Dr. Desdamona “Desi” Rios and co-founded by JoAnna Rodriguez through Magnolia Park Arts & Community, La Escuelita revives the historic “little school” tradition that has existed in Hispanic communities since the late 1800s.
Now entering its third year, La Escuelita brings together award-winning educators, artists, historians, and community leaders to create culturally relevant learning experiences for youth in Houston’s historic first barrio.
