Hidden Voices: Integrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Stories into the Classroom
Amplify Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) histories and voices in your classroom! Rooted in the NYC DOE’s Hidden Voices: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in United States History coursebook, this series offers rich historical content, classroom connections, and practical tools.
Explore the Museum of Chinese in America’s (MOCA’s) collection of over 85,000 artifacts and oral histories that illuminate the Chinese American experience, alongside insights from leading AAPI scholars. Together, educators will explore themes of law and citizenship, work and community life, and arts and culture.
Throughout the series, participants will:
- Build foundational knowledge of AAPI histories, movements, and contributions—and understand their essential place in the broader American story
- Develop curriculum-aligned lesson plans that thoughtfully integrate AAPI narratives and perspectives
- Engage in hands-on learning with primary sources, archival materials, and museum exhibits to support effective instructional design
Light breakfast and lunch included.
Eligible participants will receive 15 CTLE hours and a per session.
Those interested should complete this linked survey and send a cover letter, a letter from an administrator, and their resume to socialstudies@schools.nyc.