Tag: Wisconsin
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Now, Wisconsin schools must teach Hmong, Asian American histories
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring schools in the state to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories … Full story: https://www.malaysiasun.com/news/274240881/now-wisconsin-schools-must-teach-hmong-asian-american-histories
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Fierce Races Loom With Wisconsin’s New Political Maps
The new legislative maps reflect a near split between Republican- and Democratic-leaning districts. For more than a decade, earlier maps had helped Republicans hold power. Yee Leng Xiong, the … Full store: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/us/wisconsin-legislative-maps.html
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Evers signs bill requiring schools to teach histories of Asian and Hmong Americans
Governor Tony Evers has signed a bill requiring the teaching of Hmong American and Asian American history in Wisconsin schools. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/evers-signs-bill-requiring-schools-191251681.html
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Wisconsin will now require Asian American history to be taught in schools
Wisconsin will now require K-12 public schools to teach Asian American and Hmong history, following a bill the state’s governor signed into law Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-now-require-asian-american-223255002.html
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Evers signs bills requiring Wisconsin schools to include Hmong history
Governor Tony Evers signing a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Current state law requires K through 12 schools to teach Black, Hispanic … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/evers-signs-bills-requiring-wisconsin-150956889.html
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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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Hmong America Peace Academy launches foundation
Tags: American, charter school, community, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, peace, school, story, WisconsinAs Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) in Milwaukee has always seen itself as school and a community hub aimed … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-america-peace-academy-launches-foundation/
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Hmong America Peace Academy launches foundation
As Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, the Hmong American Peace Academy (HAPA) in Milwaukee has always seen itself as school and a community hub aimed at improving the lives of its students, as … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-america-peace-academy-launches-foundation/
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Here’s what did and didn’t get done in the Wisconsin Legislature
As has also become an annual Capitol tradition, Republican lawmakers also refused to expand general Medicaid coverage—leaving Wisconsin as one of only 10 states, most of them in the Deep South, to … Full story: https://upnorthnewswi.com/2024/03/20/heres-what-did-and-didnt-get-done-in-the-wisconsin-legislature/
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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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New legislation protects AAPI and Hmong American history in Wisconsin public school curriculums
“It will really change the lives of our young people. Not only the Hmong students, but all children in the state of Wisconsin,” said Chris Her Xiong, Founder and CEO, Hmong American Peace Academy. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/new-legislation-protects-aapi-and-hmong-american-history-in-wisconsin-public-school-curriculums
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Recycled plastics and cooler cows: Undergrads share their work at Research in the Rotunda
The University of Wisconsin System hosted its annual Research in the Rotunda event on March 6, where undergraduate students from across Wisconsin showcased their research to members of the public, … Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/03/recycled-plastics-and-cooler-cows-undergrads-share-their-work-at-research-in-the-rotunda
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Wisconsin passes bill requiring Hmong, Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin has passed a bill mandating the teaching of Hmong and Asian American history in schools. On Tuesday, the Wisconsin State Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 240, which requires schools to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-passes-bill-requiring-hmong-160956342.html
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Wisconsin Senate passes bill to require Asian American history in schools
The Wisconsin State Senate has unanimously approved a bill to require schools to teach the history of Asian American people. “This is a historic moment for Wisconsin made possible by multi-ethnic, … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsin-senate-passes-bill-to-require-asian-american-history-in-schools/
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From a marathon to a milestone: Wisconsin Legislature unanimously passes bill to mandate Asian American history in schools
In 2021, Illinois made history as the first state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) studies in their schools.And after a historic and unanimous passing of Assemb … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/from-a-marathon-to-a-milestone-wisconsin-legislature-passes-bill-to-mandate-asian-american-history-in-schools
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Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers promises to veto transgender athlete ban passed by Republican Legislature
Gov. Tony Evers renewed his vow to veto a bill banning high school transgender athletes on girls teams, saying he’d be “damn proud to do it.” … Full story: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2024/03/wisconsin-transgender-athlete-ban-governor-evers-veto-democrat-republican/