17th Annual Northwest Teaching for Social Justice Conference

There is an urgent need for accessible educational materials on the diverse narratives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Our current historical moment has seen anti-Asian violence and anti-Critical Race Theory attacks on academic freedom and democracy. This interactive session on Foundations and Futures: An Asian American and Pacific Islander Multimedia Textbook, weaves open-access technology, more than 50 years of Ethnic Studies scholarship, and Ethnic Studies K–12 pedagogy to develop historical empathy and critical thinking skills among students, teachers, and the greater public.