Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Each year, May presents an opportunity to learn about and pay tribute to the enormous and diverse contributions that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made throughout American history. AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander. The term is used to...

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month Jewish American Heritage Month, originally recognized as a week in 1980 and later expanded to a month in 2006, is a time to honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans within our nation and abroad. During this month, while celebrating the profound influence of Jewish Americans on...

Emphasizing Equity within School Climate: Reflections on the Equity Data Training Series

Emphasizing Equity within School Climate By Jason Benfield, Equity Training Specialist (ETS) for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion The Office of School Climate and Culture (OSCC) & the Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) have come together to collaborate on a 4-part Equity Data Training Series for school Leadership Teams and Climate...

Reflections on (AAPI) History Month – Make Us Visible

Reflections on Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)History Month - Make Us Visible By Deborah Wei, Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, Office of Curriculum and Instruction AAPI stands for Asian American and Pacific Islander. The term is used to describe a diverse and growing population of 23 million Americans that include roughly 50 ethnic groups with roots...