AAPI Heritage to be Taught in Public Schools, CBS News

Queens Lawmakers Laud DOE on AAPI Heritage Curriculum, QNS

 Mayor Eric Adams announced a new curriculum that teaches students about the history, culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. As CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported Thursday, it comes after months of pressure to make the change. New York City students danced and sang inside Tweed Hall, celebrating AAPI heritage. Starting in the fall, each grade will be learning about it, too. “There’s nothing more tragic than a Caribbean student sitting next to an AAPI student not knowing the rich history of that student,” Adams said.  There are more than 1 million AAPI New Yorkers.