Tag: education
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Sheboygan South High students to honor Hmong veterans, culture with community presentation
SHEBOYGAN — The Hmong Student Organization at South High will host its first event to honor Hmong veterans and celebrate Hmong culture and history next week. The Hmong Veterans Day … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/education/2024/05/10/sheboygan-south-hmong-student-organization-to-host-hmong-veteran-event/73628758007/
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ONLY ON ACTION NEWS: 1-on-1 with Fresno Unified’s Misty Her following historic appointment
In an exclusive interview, the interim superintendent of Fresno Unified School District discusses her journey in education, from growing up in a refugee camp to her current position, and outlines her … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/misty-her-fresno-unified-school-district-interim-superintendent-exclusive-interview/14785598/
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Appleton schools ahead of the curve teaching Hmong American history in middle school
While Gov. Tony Evers signed a law April 4 making instruction in Hmong and Asian American history mandatory, AASD has worked to include Hmong history since 2018. Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2024/05/01/act-266-hmong-american-history-and-culture-taught-in-appleton-since-2018/73273153007/
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Education notebook: Teacher of the Year honors, interpretation phone lines and more
Since the start of the fiscal year on July 1, the board has approved 4,135 emergency certification requests. For Hmong, press 2: Tulsa Public Schools has added four new interpretation phone lines for … Full story: https://tulsaworld.com/news/local/education/education-notebook-teacher-of-the-year-honors-interpretation-phone-lines-and-more/article_3de5cba0-00e8-11ef-98fc-9ba8f9e45b0a.html
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Hmong mother of students at ECASD hopeful with Gov. Evers signing Hmong history bill into law
Pa Thoa believes brighter days are ahead for the Hmong community in the Chippewa Valley with the signing of a new state education bill. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2024/04/05/hmong-mother-students-ecasd-hopeful-with-gov-evers-signing-hmong-history-bill-into-law/
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Wisconsin governor signs bill requiring schools to teach Asian American history
The Wisconsin governor has signed a bill requiring K-12 schools to teach Asian American history, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The bill, which Gov. Tony Evers (D) signed … Full story: https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4575687-wisconsin-governor-signs-bill-requiring-schools-to-teach-asian-american-history/
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New legislation protects AAPI, Hmong American history in Wisconsin public school curriculums
After years of discussions, a piece of our state’s legislation gets a major amendment, giving added education protections to one of Wisconsin’s largest minority groups. Full story: https://www.nbc26.com/news/state/new-legislation-protects-aapi-hmong-american-history-in-wisconsin-public-school-curriculums
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Wisconsin legislature passes bill to implement Asian American history in public schools
A new proposal requiring the teaching of Asian American and Hmong American education in Wisconsin schools has passed through the Assembly and Senate. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-implement-asian-american-history-in-public-schools/article_8e39a558-e64f-11ee-8dc9-b37923bd5859.html
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Outcry from parents leads Minneapolis Schools to reverse proposed cuts to Somali, Hmong heritage language programs
Minneapolis Public Schools has reversed proposed cuts to its heritage language programs after pushback from parents and community members. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/minneapolis-schools-reverses-heritage-language-program-cuts/
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Asian American History education requirement closer to reality in Wisconsin
Asian American history may be an educational requirement in Wisconsin pending a full Senate vote. The state Senate’s committee on education voted to pass a bill that would mandate the teaching of … Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2024/03/asian-american-history-education-requirement-closer-to-reality-in-wisconsin/
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Wisconsin could become next state to mandate Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin is one step closer to requiring Asian American history education in schools. The state Senate’s committee on education voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that would mandate the teaching of … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-could-become-next-state-000444162.html
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Appleton school board approves charter for new Hmong immersion school. The next step? Funding.
APPLETON – During a special meeting Wednesday morning, the Appleton Area School Board unanimously approved a charter for a new school focused on Hmong language and culture — if the school can secure a … Full story: https://www.postcrescent.com/story/news/education/2024/02/22/appleton-school-board-approves-charter-for-hmong-immersion-school/72599756007/
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Assembly passes education bills on licensing, choice, curriculum
Incorporating Hmong and Asian American instruction in curriculum A bill that would require Wisconsin school boards to incorporate instruction about Hmong and Asian Americans into curriculum passed the … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/02/21/assembly-passes-education-bills-on-licensing-choice-curriculum/
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Taiwanese education leaders visit Sacramento seeking help with implementing bilingual policy
“Having Taiwan educators here to learn from us elevates the work that we are doing, having this exchange,” said Graciela García Torres, the director for multilingual education at the Sacramento County … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-taiwanese-education-bilingual-policy/46630834
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St. Paul school district halts enrollment slide. The secret: listening to immigrant communities.
Schools offering Hmong, Spanish and East African language or cultural programs saw the district’s biggest gains. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/st-paul-schools-halt-enrollment-slide-hmong-spanish-east-african-programs/
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Want to boost school report card scores? Start with better pay for teachers. | Opinion
Teacher turnover negatively impacts student achievement, particularly in schools serving low-income students and students of color. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/opinion/2023/12/14/wisconsin-schools-test-scores-report-cards-teachers-pay-education/71811611007/
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‘Not a zero-sum game’: UW-Madison panelists discuss teaching Asian-American history alongside other identities
Panelists shared thoughts and challenges about Asian-American representation in schools and how they feel its presence could create a brighter future in education. Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2023/12/not-a-zero-sum-game-uw-madison-panelists-discuss-teaching-asian-american-history-alongside-other-identities?ct=content_open
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Herzing-Minneapolis Secures $1.8 Million Department of Education Grant – Unveiling a Brighter Future for Underserved Students
New DOE funding to empower Minneapolis-area Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander community to pursue nursing and healthcare careers MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 4, 2023 // — Herzing University’s … Full story: https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/23/12/n36072354/herzing-minneapolis-secures-1-8-million-department-of-education-grant-unveiling-a-brighter-future-