AAPI Studies Curriculum Overview

The video discusses the introduction of AAPI studies into the K-12 curriculum in Connecticut, highlighting the bipartisan support for the bill and its implementation in 2025. It emphasizes the importance of understanding diverse cultures to reduce divisiveness and includes personal stories from key figures like Attorney General William Tong. The curriculum will be available to all districts, allowing them to adapt it as needed, and aims to reflect the contributions of Asian Americans in history.

What is the main reason for introducing AAPI studies in schools?

• To increase the number of teachers

• To prevent the repetition of historical mistakes

• To reduce school budgets

• To focus solely on Asian American history

When is the AAPI studies curriculum set to begin in schools?

• 2026

• 2024

• 2023

• 2025

What is the role of Patrice McCarthy in the implementation of the AAPI studies curriculum?

• Member of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education

• Attorney General

• AAPI Studies Teacher

• Governor of Connecticut

How will the AAPI studies curriculum be adapted by school districts?

• The curriculum is only for colleges

• Districts are not allowed to make any changes

• Each district must create its own curriculum from scratch

• Districts can adapt the model curriculum provided

What percentage of students in Middletown identify as Asian American Pacific Islander?

• 20%

• 15%

• 5%

• 10%

What historical act will high school students learn about in the AAPI studies curriculum?

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Chinese Exclusion Act

• The Immigration Act

How does Attorney General William Tong describe his American identity?

• As American as hot dogs

• As American as baseball

• As American as egg rolls and pork fried rice

• As American as apple pie

What was the profession of William Tong's parents?

• Restaurant owners

• Doctors

• Teachers

• Lawyers

What is the driving force behind the introduction of bill 5282?

• Technological advancement

• Inclusion and representation

• Economic growth

• Political gain

What is the expected outcome of implementing AAPI studies in schools?

• Greater cultural understanding and reduced divisiveness

• Increased school funding

• Higher test scores

• More sports programs