Document Type
Research Report
Publication Date
6-2025
Abstract
This study included a statewide survey of over 150 high school humanities teachers in Massachusetts to gather data on how Asian American studies is being included in the curricula and to learn how prepared the educators feel to teach Asian American studies content. Expanding on the survey are case studies of five Massachusetts Asian American studies teachers and their approaches to teaching Asian American studies.
The study was conducted to provide evidence-based findings to inform teacher education, education policy, and research about best practices for Asian American Studies in humanities classrooms. Three recommendations revolve around increased opportunities for teacher preparation and professional development, curriculum framework revisions, and support from administrators and districts. A list of resources for teaching Asian American studies is also included in the report.
Community Engaged/Serving
Part of the UMass Boston Community-Engaged Teaching, Research, and Service Series. //scholarworks.umb.edu/engage
Recommended Citation
Leider, Christine Montecillo and Martell, Christopher C., "The State of Asian American Studies in Massachusetts High Schools" (2025). Institute for Asian American Studies Publications. 56.
https://scholarworks.umb.edu/iaas_pubs/56
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Race and Ethnicity Commons
Comments
Free and open access to this Campus Access Thesis is made available to the UMass Boston community by ScholarWorks at UMass Boston. Those not on campus and those without a UMass Boston campus username and password may gain access to this thesis through Interlibrary Loan. If you have a UMass Boston campus username and password and would like to download this work from off-campus, click on the “Off-Campus Users” button.