NJ social studies classes to now include Asian-American history
New Jersey becomes the second state to require Asian-American history and contributions to be included in schools' social studies curriculum, under a new law.
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New Jersey becomes the second state to require Asian-American history and contributions to be included in schools' social studies curriculum, under a new law.
New Jersey becomes the second state to require Asian-American history and contributions to be included in schools' social studies curriculum, under a new law.
New Jersey has become the second state that will require K-12 schools to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history.
New Jersey is now the second state to mandate AAPI history be added to the curriculum for K-12 students, as Gov. Phil Murphy signed the new legislation into state law on Tuesday. The bills will add an Asian American and Pacific Islander history requirement in the curriculum, and establish a Commission for Asian American Heritage in the state's Department of Education.
The Jersey City Council passed a resolution seeking to include Asian American Pacific Islander studies in New Jersey public schools.