NYC to teach Asian American, Pacific Islander history in over 1,800 schools
New York City will launch a new pilot program in schools this fall that aims to teach students about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the
New York City will launch a new pilot program in schools this fall that aims to teach students about the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, the city’s Department of Education announced Thursday.
Under the curriculum, “Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the United States,” students in grades K-12 will learn about the contributions, culture and history of the Asian American community.
The program is part of the Hidden Voices Project, which sheds light on lesser-known figures that have shaped history. The effort will extend to more than 1,800 schools across the New York City educational system.
Hunter College, the Coalition for Asian American Children and Families (CACF) and the Asian American Education Project are among the organizations developing the new curriculum.
Kaveri Sengupta, the senior policy coordinator for education at CACF, an advocacy organization for the Asian American community, said the curriculum looks to highlight the diverse experiences in the Asian American community. She added that education is also critical in dismantling anti-Asian hate.
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