Category Archives: Education

APA Spotlight: Dr. Cathy J. Schlund-Vials, Interim Director, UConn Asian American Studies Institute

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Pacific Citizen’s Profile on Asian Fraternities and Sororities

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Ernie

This article from Pacific Citizen about Asian Fraternities and Sororities is one of those throwaway human interest stories you see at the end of a local newscast after watching 30 minutes of war and crime footage – “Asian Greeks are … Continue reading →

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Height Differentials Between Eastern and Western-born Asians

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Guest Writer

By Sheldon A few weeks ago, I blogged about The New Visibility of Asian Athletes and suggested that Asian parents should allow their children to deviate from studying and piano playing to develop their athleticism. Little did I know, shortly … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Discussing Race in Parenting

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Moye

Daddy in a Strange Land blogger Jason Sperber addresses the value of addressing issues about race and racism in parenting today: “…I know that having a biracial black man in the White House and mixed folks as a Hollywood trend … Continue reading →

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Will.i.am America’s Newest China Ambassador

Posted on August 8, 2011 by John

Gary Locke was recently confirmed as the new ambassador to China, but the U.S. State Department just announced that will.i.am will put on a benefit concert in Beijing to support President Obama’s 2009 “100,000 Strong” initiative – to encourage American … Continue reading →

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APA Spotlight: Don Nose, President, Go For Broke National Educational Center

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Koji Steven Sakai

APA Spotlight is a weekly interview of Asian Pacific Islander Americans (APIA) community leaders. It is a spotlight on individuals who have dedicated their careers to issues surrounding the APIA community with the goal of bringing much deserved recognition to … Continue reading →

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Corporal Punishment and Racial Identity

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Tim

Recently, someone put out a request on Twitter for Asian views on spanking after reading a blog post on Racialicious.com on the same subject, but from the African American point of view. Our humble editor, Ernie passed it on to … Continue reading →

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My Tiger Mom & Me Writing Contest Open For Submissions

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Guest Writer

Has your Tiger Mom ever called you “garbage”? Or helped you succeed academically? While, yes, we may be a little tired of the Amy Chua saga, the reason it struck a chord initially is because we as Asian Americans could … Continue reading →

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Dealing With Asian Name Calling & Bullying

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Tim

My daughter is only 5 years old and recently completed her first year of formal schooling, her year in kindergarten. Throughout the year, I could tell she was having more and more difficulty at school. In the mornings, she didn’t … Continue reading →

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Study Concludes APA Students Are “Not Monolithically Successful”

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Ernie

From the Chronicle of Higher Education: “Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders are, as a whole, not as well educated and financially successful as prevailing stereotypes often suggest, according to the preliminary findings of a report released on Monday. […] In fact, … Continue reading →

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‘Tiger Daughter’ Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld’s High School Graduation Speech

Posted on June 24, 2011 by John

A few weeks ago, Sophia Chua-Rubenfeld of ‘Tiger Mom’ fame graduated as valedictorian and gave the commencement speech to her class. Apparently anyone in the top 20% is a valedictorian candidate and is voted by the senior class. Sophia does make … Continue reading →

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Diwali Pushed as a School Holiday in Silicon Valley

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jeff

While I was driving home with The Daughter and one of her friends on an early November evening, the friend pointed to a house lit with Christmas lights.  “Isn’t it early for Christmas lights?” she asked.  “Not for Christmas,”  I … Continue reading →

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