#VeryAsian campaign highlights need for Asian-American history curriculum
How can history education help to heal hatred? And what’s the latest on Asian-American education initiatives where we live?
This hour, we hear from Khamla Vorasane, co-owner of Avon's BouNom Bakery, and the sponsor of a unique scholarship opportunity for future educators at UConn's Asian American Studies Institute. Plus, one student organization at Amity Regional High School is pushing for curricular change at their school. Hear from the co-founders of Amity Asian Activism.
New social studies "standards" are in the works, according to State Department of Education social studies consultant Steve Armstrong. Connecticut Public education reporter Catherine Shen has the latest on the planned updates, including a focus on Asian-American history.
GUESTS:
- Khamla Vorasane - Co-owner, BouNom Bakery; Sponsor, UConn's Nom and Boulieng Vorasane Scholarship
- Mingyue Zha - Student, Amity Regional High School; Founder, Amity Asian Activism
- Melinda Liu - Student, Amity Regional High School; Founder, Amity Asian Activism
- Catherine Shen - Education Reporter, Connecticut Public
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