Education – The Christian Science Monitor – CSMonitor.com
US states increasingly mandate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) history teaching in public schools, driven by rising hate crimes. Connecticut’s AAPI population surge prompts education and community integration efforts. Teachers connect with AAPI communities for firsthand experiences, addressing underrepresentation. AAPI history in K-12 curriculum was absent in 18 states, with limited representation in textbooks. Anti-Asian hate crimes’ rise in 2021 intensifies education mission. Teaching mandates face underfunding issues. As schools reopen, teachers integrate AAPI community connections into various subjects and beyond classrooms.