Join a cohort of educators to build community and explore Asian American histories in K-12 classrooms. This in-person institute is designed to support teachers implementing the TEAACH Act into their K-12 classrooms by featuring a lecture and discussion by Asian American Studies scholar Dr. Meredith Oda of the University of Nevada, a workshop with Asian Americans Advancing Justice, and sense making opportunities with other educators. Participants will gain a foundational knowledge about Asian American histories, access to digital history tools, and exposure to pedagogical approaches that meaningfully engage students. Priority consideration will be given to those who complete the interest form by Friday, June 30th.
Participants will receive a $300 support stipend plus provided lunch on all three days.
Apply via our interest form HERE.
Japanese American Incarceration and the Teaching of Asian American History
This workshop will help teachers consider the requirements of the TEAACH (Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History) Act and will highlight Full Spectrum Features digital humanities projects.
Project team members Reina Higashitani (Film Director), Dr. Ashley Cheyemi McNeil (Education Director), Katherine Nagasawa (Educational Website Producer), Patrick Hall (Researcher), RJ Ramey (Web Developer) and Jason Matsumoto (Producer) in conversation with lead academic advisor Dr. Jasmine Alinder. Public reception to follow.
Talkback with Director Reina Higashitani
Talkback with Director Reina Higashitani
Film screening as part of a short film collection.
Director Reina Higashitani and Scholar Dr. Helen Cho in conversation about film creation, educational themes of Japanese American resettlement. Moderated by Full Spectrum's Director of Education, Dr. Ashley Cheyemi McNeil. Public reception to follow.
