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Teaching — and Learning From — the Next Generation of Asian Americans - Mochi Magazine

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Asian educators reflect on their teaching experiences and what they have learned from the next generation of Asian American youth. Although both Asian students and teachers still face barriers in the world of American education, positive changes in recent years have created hope for the future. I have witnessed some of these changes firsthand as an educator myself. In 2021, for example, I helped run creative writing workshops for Asian American youth aged nine to twelve. Since then, I have continued working with children in afterschool and summer camp settings, observing their increased cultural awareness and pride in their heritage. However, my perspective can be limiting because I am still an undergraduate student. To better understand the trends playing out in classrooms and behind the scenes on college campuses, I spoke with two other Asian educators (and Mochi Magazine staff members). Joan King, Ph.D., is not only a staff writer for Mochi Mag but also has a wealth of experience wi

Asian educators reflect on their teaching experiences and what they have learned from the next generation of Asian American youth. Although both Asian students and teachers still face barriers in the world of American education, positive changes in recent years have created hope for the future. I have witnessed some of these changes firsthand as an educator myself. In 2021, for example, I helped run creative writing workshops for Asian American youth aged nine to twelve. Since then, I have continued working with children in afterschool and summer camp settings, observing their increased cultur

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