Could This be the Key to Fighting Anti-Asian Hate?
Could one of the answers to fighting anti-Asian violence come in the classroom? That’s one of the ideas behind a new bill in the New York State legislature that would require public schools to teach Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history. After a resurgence in attacks against Asian Americans in the wake of the pandemic, what students learn in the classroom could help extinguish the hate. And there would be other benefits as well.
Studies show that inclusive curriculum and culturally responsive teaching builds self-esteem, resilience, and academic engagement among students…
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