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    • Teaching the 14th Amendment & Birthright Citizenship: Making Sense of the Political Moment Through Asian American Histories

    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    Birthright citizenship—a cornerstone of the 14th Amendment—is once again under attack. In partnership with Asian Law Caucus, this workshop will delve into the history and ongoing relevance of the 14th Amendment, exploring how Asian Americans have played a pivotal role in shaping its legacy. Together, we’ll examine landmark moments including the Chinese Exclusion Act, United […]

    Courage to Advocate: AANHPIs for Public Education

    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    What is at stake for AANHPI students and public education, and what can we do about it? Join us for a conversation on how AANHPIs are impacted by recent laws to defund public schools, block access to education, and threaten the right to freedom of expression in school. Experienced AANHPI advocates from across the country, […]

    Teaching Asian America in K-12 Classrooms

    Rowan University, James Hall, 08028 445 North Campus Drive, Glassboro, NJ

    Join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed for K-12 educators and pre-service teachers committed to integrating Asian American history and experiences into their classrooms. We will explore the rich history of Asian Americans, with a special focus on Seabrook Farms, a significant yet often overlooked chapter of New Jersey history. Experts and educators […]

    • Teaching Asian America in Elementary Classrooms: A Workshop for K–5 Curriculum Supervisors in Montclair NJ

    The Montclair HUB 60 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States

    Noreen Naseem Rodríguez and Sohyun An, authors of Teaching Asian America in Elementary Classrooms, will lead a hands-on workshop designed for K–5 Curriculum Supervisors and Chief School Administrators. Drawing from their book and the Stop AAPI Hate K-12 Curricular Framework they designed, they will share how to move beyond surface-level lessons and stereotypes to bring […]

    Rediscovering Saint Malo: The First Permanent Asian American Settlement

    Zoom
    Virtual Event

    Explore the fascinating history of St. Malo, Louisiana, the first permanent Asian settlement in the United States, established as early as 1763. Contributing to the thriving fishing industry, Filipino sailors settled the swamps of St. Malo, but very few sources from the perspective of Filipinos exist. The workshop will demonstrate the ways to utilize poetry […]

    Teaching AAPI History & Contributions in Madison NJ

    Fairleigh Dickinson University Madison Campus 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, United States

    In 2022, New Jersey passed the AAPI Curriculum Mandate, requiring public schools to teach AAPI contributions, history, and heritage as part of a concerted effort to reduce prejudice and promote belonging for AAPI people, culture, and communities. Join Dr. Khayti Joshi at Fairleigh Dickinson University to learn how to bring AAPI history, culture, and people […]

    Free

    • Teaching Cambodian American Histories & Voices

    Virtual

    Join educator Laura Ouk to discover how the Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum (CASMC) can bring Cambodian history, culture, and community voices into your classroom. Built with input from Cambodian American scholars and community members, the CASMC offers open-source lesson plans, primary sources, teaching strategies, and professional development activities. In this workshop, educators will explore […]

    • Lunch & Learn: The 14th Amendment & Our Communities–Defending Birthright Citizenship

    Virtual

    Birthright citizenship—a cornerstone of the 14th Amendment—is once again under attack. In partnership with Asian Law Caucus, this lunch and learn will explore the history and ongoing relevance of the 14th Amendment, and how Asian Americans have played a pivotal role in shaping its legacy. Together, we’ll examine landmark moments including the Chinese Exclusion Act, […]

    • Beyond the Textbook: Teaching Asian American Histories K-12

    The College of New Jersey 2000 Pennington Rd, Ewing Township, NJ, United States

    This in-person workshop at The College of New Jersey invites educators to discover practical strategies for teaching Asian American histories across grade levels. The session opens with South Asian American histories and archival resources from the South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA), then branches into grade-specific breakouts: K-5 educators will explore integrating Asian American literature […]

    • Where is the PI in AAPI? Centering Oceania Histories in K-12 Classrooms

    Virtual

    This workshop sheds light on some of the many overlooked histories of Oceania, or the Pacific Islands, to recenter the “PI” in “AAPI.” This 90-min session will give an overview of U.S. Pacific Islander history, covering topics of colonization and military intervention, and interrogate the common misconstructions of the Pacific and its people. Participants will […]

    Free

    The Stories We Teach, The Futures We Shape: Celebrating Educators & Community

    The Montclair HUB 60 South Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ, United States

    Our education work is deepening, and we want you to be part of it. Join AAPI New Jersey on Friday, May 22, for an evening celebrating the Teach Asian American Stories 2025-2026 Fellowship and the debut of our new documentary Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State. We’ll celebrate […]

    Lunch & Learn: Mandates in a Minute: Impact, Utility, and Approaches for AAPI and LGBTQ+ Inclusive Content

    Virtual

    Join Teach Asian American Stories and the New Jersey Advisory Commission on Advancing LGBTQIA+ Youth Equity and Inclusion in Schools for a Lunch & Learn designed for school and district leaders. This session will provide a brief overview of the workshops, resources, and partnership opportunities available to support schools in implementing inclusive, mandate-aligned AAPI and […]