Nearly 1 in 5 NYC students are Asian American. Just 8% of teachers are.

There’s evidence that employing teachers of color can result in improved test scores and graduation rates among students of color, while also being associated with lower rates of chronic absenteeism and suspension, according to a 2019 report from the state’s Education Department.

Another three states could mandate AAPI studies in K-12 curricula

Alaska, Arizona and Washington’s legislatures are deliberating bills that require teaching AAPI studies in their respective states. Make Us Visible—an organization that champions teaching AAPI history, contributions and experiences—has been rallying support and working with state senators to pass the bills.

Summer Internship – Coordinator, 19th Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Art Contest (OCA-NY)

OCA-NY is looking for a college student or recent college graduate for a full-time summer internship position to coordinate OCA-NY’s 19th Annual Hate Crimes Prevention Art Project. Statistics from the FBI, New York Police Department, and community organizations all show that xenophobic hatred against marginalized groups are on the rise. This spike in hate crimes, … Read more