Asian American

Students explore the diversity of names and traditions people in different countries use to celebrate the Lunar New Year, and consider how we can be more inclusive when it comes to marking this holiday.

Collected lessons and resources for increasing knowledge and awareness during AAPI month - or any time. 

May is AAPI Heritage Month. These maps, definitions, and links to additional resources provide an introduction to the AAPI community and AAPI issues. 

I wish I could have told my teachers about the microaggressions I was experiencing, but children don’t have the words to talk about racism until they’re taught them. 

Students consider how the assumptions that we make about other people can be hurtful, and practice curiosity to help them understand another person’s experience.

Students hear the story of one Asian American family, consider some key dates in the history of racism against Asian Americans, and learn about and discuss their own family history.

Our long-time colleague Liz Young shares stories about her own experience as an Asian-American woman in this 10-minute video.