Korean American studies class aims to build empathy in wake of anti-Asian hate
When anti-Asian hate crimes began to spike in 2020, world history teacher Jeff Kim searched for a way to respond “with love and wisdom.” His answer: to help students to know and tell their own stories of resilience through a Korean American s
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Show Notes
When anti-Asian hate crimes began to spike in 2020, world history teacher Jeff Kim searched for a way to respond “with love and wisdom.” His answer: to help students to know and tell their own stories of resilience through a Korean American studies course.
Listen to how this course — the first of its kind — began at Anaheim Union High School District, and what it aims to teach students.
Guests:
- Jeff Kim, World history and Korean American studies teacher, Anaheim Union High School District
- Emma Gallegos, Reporter, EdSource
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