A law requires Illinois schools to teach Asian American history. Is it happening?
Illinois passed a 2021 law requiring public schools to teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history. Many schools throughout the state have yet to fully implement the curricula. While progress has been made, the state board of education continues to provide resources to assist schools with compliance.
In 2021, Illinois passed a law requiring every public elementary and high school to teach a unit of Asian American and Pacific Islander history.Five years later, many schools throughout the state have yet to fully implement the Teaching Equitable Asian American Community History Act.The Illinois State Board of Education developed a resource guide to help schools build out AAPI history curricula. State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, says she’s proud of the progress that’s been made…
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