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When Teachers Learn a Complete View of Asian American History, Students Benefit

By Ki Sung

When Teachers Learn a Complete View of Asian American History, Students Benefit | KQEDThere is a common perception that Asian Americans don’t participate in civic life, but a closer read of history illuminates many examples of Asian Americans making history while making their voices heard.

So honored to share my journey and to be featured, along with my history/civics friends and students, in KQED's Mindshift. So proud of my students for using their voices. Thanks Ki for sharing our story!

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Featured in The New York Times, August 22, 2022

Reporters Kassie Bracken, Jacey Fortin

Producers Kassie Bracken, Mark Boyer

Designer Rebecca Lieberman

Video Editor Mark Boyer

Cinematographer Noah Throop

Archival Research Dahlia Kozlowsky

Additional Developer Gabriel Gianordoli

Story Editors Meghan Louttit, Mary Suh

Senior Producer Hanaan Sarhan

Executive Producer Solana Pyne

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2019 California History Teacher of the Year

Karalee Nakatsuka ’89 Named California History Teacher of the YearMiddle school history teacher Karalee Wong Nakatsuka ’89 has an unmistakable passion for her subject. “I like to make history come alive for my students,” says the 30-year Arcadia Unified School District veteran.

Karalee Nakatsuka Named CAs History Teacher Of The YearArcadia Unified's Karalee Nakatsuka Named California History Teacher of the Year

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