Illinois to require Asian-American history in schools

[Po pimp]

I’ll admit, I don’t know about Asian-American history as Asians have always seemed separate from other groups here in America. The final paragraph though is what caught my attention…

Pritzker signs law requiring Asian American history be taught in Illinois schools
Julian CrewsJul 9, 2021 / 11:51 AM CDT
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Posted: Jul 9, 2021 / 11:34 AM CDT / Updated:
SKOKIE, Ill. — Gov. JB Pritzker signed a law making Illinois the first in the state to require Asian American history to be taught in public schools.

“Today, we are reaffirming our commitment to creating more inclusive school environments. We’re making Illinois the first state in the nation to require that Asian American history will be taught in public schools, including a unit about the Asian American experience,” said Governor JB Pritzker.

House Bill 376, the TEAACH act (Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History) was made partially in response to a reported rise in violence and bigotry against the Asian American community nationwide.

Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, every public school will learn about Japanese internment camps, the Chinese Exclusion Act, the contributions of Asian Americans toward advancing civil rights from the 19th century onward, the contributions made by individual Asian Americans in government, arts, humanities, and sciences and the economic, cultural, social and political development of the United States.

“Asian American history is American history. Yet we are often invisible. The TEAACH Act will ensure that the next generation of Asian American students won’t need to attend law school to learn about their heritage,” said State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview). “Empathy comes from understanding. We cannot do better unless we know better. A lack of knowledge is the root cause of discrimination and the best weapon against ignorance is education.”

The law is part of Gov. Pritzker’s initiatives to create “more inclusive school environments and curriculums,” including requiring schools to teach the positive contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, alongside Black history education requirements.

 

[CarbonBraddock]

Y'all keep letting your kids go to a school at places like this. In 5 to 10 years your sons will be calling themselves mrs Darnell or some shyt.

 

[kingofnyc]

Asian American history - is like 2 to 3 hours in total for a semester

 

[NoGutsNoGLory]

Asian American history - is like 2 to 3 hours in total for a semester

They have been in America for 150 years im sure they have history

 

[videogamestashbox.com]

Asian American history should be told ......................wait Alphabet "Contributions"....

• ...teach the positive contributions of [smoking] individuals, alongside Black history education requirements.
• ...teach the positive contributions of [casual drinking] individuals, alongside Black history education requirements.
• ...teach the positive contributions of [sports fan] individuals, alongside Black history education requirements.
• ...teach the positive contributions of [nudist colony] individuals, alongside Black history education requirements.
• ...teach the positive contributions of [jogging] individuals, alongside Black history education requirements.
• ...teach the positive contributions of [insert random behavior here] individuals, alongside Black history education requirements.

 

[BaggerofTea]

Good, and he is expanding black history too.

 

[Savvir]

Good, and he is expanding black history too.

this^

nikkas in here sounding like maga heads complaining about teaching kids MORE in school

 

[George's Dilemma]

I have no problem with this and I'm glad he's expanding Black History as well. Need more of this across the nation. Reminds me of the old Goodie Mob joint

Back in 3rd grade this is what you taught
You was bought, you was sold

That's pretty much the extent of Black History in school.

 

[jwinfield]

Beginning with the 2022-23 school year, every public school will learn about Japanese internment camps, the Chinese Exclusion Act, the contributions of Asian Americans toward advancing civil rights from the 19th century onward, the contributions made by individual Asian Americans in government, arts, humanities, and sciences and the economic, cultural, social and political development of the United States.

I don't have a problem with this.

From earlier this year

https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/live-pritzker-to-make-illinois-education-announcement/

• Expands the required Black history coursework to include pre-enslavement of Black people, why Black people came to be enslaved, and the American Civil Rights renaissance.

• Increases the percentage of grant funds prioritized for Black males and incorporates consideration of financial need in awarding grants.

 

[hu3ypdadon]

They Saying China owns this country now..