Asian American Pacific Islander Resources
The Asian American Education Project
The history of Asian Americans in the United States is an integral part of American history. Since their arrival as far back as the 1800s, Asian immigrants have contributed and shaped the way the country is today. From labor activism to fighting for school integration and citizenship rights in the courts, and against model minority and perpetual foreigner stereotypes, Asian Americans have faced adversity and fought for opportunities to create roots here in the U.S. From building coalitions with other minority groups, Asian Americans have been a vital part of major historical achievements including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, and Title IX. Today, as one of the fastest–growing populations, Asian Americans continue to make further positive and effective changes towards a better future for the United States, together with all their fellow Americans.
The history of Asian American is deeply intertwined together with America’s own history, yet often forgotten or ignored within today’s classrooms and public discourse. Our online lesson plans here provide a tailored K–12 curriculum for educators to teach this rich history to students. These lessons are but just a brief snapshot into the long journey of Asian immigrants and their native–born children within America’s timeline—both dark and bright, from exclusion to acceptance. By showcasing the struggles and triumphs of Asian Americans over the course of two centuries, our lesson plans amplify the importance and voices of this growing, integral segment of the U.S. population in building the country into what it is today and can become tomorrow, together as Americans. It is important for all Americans, young and old, to join in on this learning experience.
AAPI Curriulum Resources
Lunar New Year Resources from Grace Lin
28 Children’s Books About The Lunar New Year
Learning About Lunar New Year
New Jersey becomes second state to require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Diverse Books to Address Anti-AAPI Racism & Empower Our AAPI Community
To help the nation address the anti-AAPI racism a list of 20 diverse books for educators, families, and librarians to use with their students has been created. There are 10 picture books and 10 young adult novels to address Anti-AAPI Racism, empower the AAPI Community, and provide counternarratives.
Classroom Resources Curated by Ms. Wen
Resources for Asian American Pacific Islander history and addressing anti-Asian American Pacific Islander racism in the classroom curated by Ms. Wen, a Millburn Middle School Social Studies teacher.
Daily News Lesson: Asian Americans face a wave of discrimination during the pandemic
Lesson of the Day: A Rise in Attacks on Asian-Americans
Curriculum / Lesson Plans from Asian Americans Advancing Justice
Through relevant and engaging lesson plans and activities, the resources developed will seek to inspire a deeper understanding of the history, current experience, and future trajectory of our nation's fastest-growing demographic group. Important content and themes explored in the series will be used to teach concepts while meeting national content standards.