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Korean American Studies Flyer for 2024-2025

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Korean American Studies Flyer for 2024-2025

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Jeff Kim, a world history teacher in Anaheim Union High School District, had long dreamed about how a Korean American studies course could help his students connect with their heritage. But it was the surge of hatred against Asian Americans during the pandemic that made him realize just how urgently the class was needed.

Shortly before the pandemic reached the U.S., a seventh grade student came up to him before class and expressed concern that she or her family might face anti-Asian violence because of this new virus in China. Although Kim had experienced discrimination in his own life, he wanted to reassure her and so told her that in California, a relatively liberal state, and Orange County - where 23% of students are Asian - she and her family would not face those problems.

"I just said, 'We live here in California, I don't see that type of violence happening to Asian Americans here,'" Kim said. "I gave her the wrong information."

That Kim was wrong became apparent in the early days of the pandemic, during which time a surge of xenophobic rhetoric scapegoated Asian Americans as the cause of the pandemic. It was both a local and national issue. Anti-Asian hate crimes doubled in California in 2020, compared with the prior year. In Orange County, the number of hate incidents against Asian Americans jumped 1,800% in 2020, according to the annual Orange County Hate Crime Report. News of Asian American spa workers in Georgia who were killed in a shooting rampage was a turning point for Kim.

He asked himself, "What is a way I can respond with love and wisdom?"

Fast-forward to this year - the Anaheim Union High School District has launched a first-of-its-kind high school ethnic studies course focused on the experiences of Korean Americans.

For the past three years, Kim worked with district leaders in Anaheim Union High and scholars of Korean American history - many of whom are based in Southern California - to pioneer the first high school course dedicated to Korean American history. It's a historic moment in the development of Korean American studies, which has been maturing as an academic field in recent decades.

"It's huge," said professor Edward Chang, the founding director of the Young Oak Kim Center for Korean American Studies at University of California Riverside. "It's a starting point, and I'm hoping it will spread to other school districts."

Chang is the co-author of "Korean Americans: A Concise History," a book that covers leading figures and highlights in Korean American history in a little over 100 pages, a book he said he conceived with future K-12 students in mind, and which now serves as a textbook for Anaheim Union High's new course.

The course debuted earlier this month as a virtual course through Anaheim Union High's Cambridge Virtual Academy and is open to all high school students in the district.

Building the curriculum

The Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles sponsored the development of the curriculum; Kim worked with Grace Cho, a professor in Cal State Fullerton's department of secondary education, to come up with the components of the proposed course, which consists of seven lessons adapted to California state standards, and available online.

The lessons begin with the earliest wave of 19th-century Korean immigrants and end with K-pop's global dominance. There are lessons on the struggles and triumphs of key figures, such as war hero and humanitarian Col. Young Oak Kim and Dosan Ahn Chang Ho, the founder of the first American Koreatown.

It's a class for everyone, said Kim. Other ethnic groups can connect with Korean stories of resilience, such as how gold medal-winning Olympic diver Sammy Lee was barred from practicing in public pools because of his race or how most Koreans were barred from immigrating to the United States before 1965.

"This class is not just about Korean Americans. It's U.S. history, but through the eyes of Korean Americans," said Cho. "By learning other ethnic groups' history, you get to expand your perspectives and views."

The course will enable students to fulfill the ethnic studies requirement that will go into effect for all California high school students in two years. But many of the first 34 students who signed up for the course simply wanted to learn more about their own cultural background.

Celine Park, a freshman at Oxford Academy, said this class is a unique opportunity for second-generation Korean Americans like her who haven't had a way to synthesize Korean and American history in their lives.

"I wanted to meld these two together, to make these connections between the two histories and bond my own identity, while helping other second-generation Korean Americans like me," Park said.

It has also inspired pride in students' families. Yuri Yamachika, a first-year student at Oxford Academy, said that her mom, a first-generation Korean American, didn't have many opportunities to learn about her culture beyond what her own parents shared with her.

"She was excited and proud that we have a course to learn about our own heritage," said Yamachika. "She's glad I took it."

Parents are a crucial firsthand source of information in the course. Understanding that every student has an ethnic heritage is a key part of the ethnic studies discipline. Kim encouraged his students, no matter their background, to learn and reflect on their families' stories.

"Sometimes parents haven't had a chance to tell these stories, because there's a language barrier or a cultural barrier," Kim said. "But if I make it a class assignment, they're much more inclined to ask - and parents are much more inclined to tell their story."

That makes the course a draw to students - including those who aren't Korean American.

When Karina Soliman interviewed her father for a class assignment, she learned about the discrimination he faced as an Egyptian in the post-9/11 era, when Arab Americans were widely stereotyped as terrorists. The senior at Savanna High School connected this to the stereotypes that other ethnic groups in the U.S. have faced. She hopes the course will help her model the importance of respecting others' stories.

"I've grown more cognizant of other cultures and other people, and realizing how important that is," Soliman said.

Students in Kim's class will also participate in a civic project of students' own choosing. This is a facet that has earned the notice of the California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus. In a letter of support, Assemblymember Evan Low and state Sen. Dave Min praised the course for "allowing students to foster collaborations and partnership with Asian American organizations."

This new course also represents a high-water mark for scholars who have promoted Korean American studies. It was only recently that there was a critical mass of scholars interested in Korean American history, Chang said. There's a growing interest in the field in higher education, but promoting it at the K-12 level has been a major goal of scholars.

Korean American history didn't make it into the early drafts of the state's ethnic studies model curriculum, but scholars pushed back, said Cho. The state's model curriculum now includes a lesson on the L.A. civil uprising of 1992, known as Saigu or 4/29 among Korean Americans, which marked a turning point in the community's identity.

Chang said that he looks forward to students like Kim arriving at college. He has seen students' eyes widen as they learn about their own history. He believes college is too late for that experience.

Kim said in the early days of deciding to push forward with the curriculum, he felt like he was taking a big risk. He worried about how the course might be misunderstood, but he feels like it has paid off. Now he reminds his students of their own role in blazing a trail for the next generation of students. His students are already eager to see that continue.

Soliman has advice for teachers or administrators considering a course like this: "Don't be afraid to put it out there, or to start a conversation for that kind of course to be created because it can greatly impact and inform a lot of students on topics that they're not traditionally going to learn about until college."

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Orange County district pioneers new Korean American studies course for high school

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A surge of hatred against Asian Americans during the pandemic led one educator to realize just how urgently the Korean American studies class was needed.

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Korean American Studies Flyer for 2024-2025

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Korean American Studies Flyer for 2024-2025

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Korean American Studies Honors through eLearning @ CVA 2024-2025

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Experience Korean American Studies Next Year Trailer (2min, 30sec)

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Experience Korean American Studies Next Year Trailer (2min, 30sec)

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Experience Korean American Studies Next Year Trailer (2min, 30sec)

https://youtu.be/YAtOJTBnQ_0?si=z43YTXx9JzAV35A7

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E310: Experience Korean American Studies Next Year Trailer (2min, 30 Sec)

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Honored by State Senator Josh Newman, Senator of the 29th District with legislative recognition for implementing the first high school Korean-American studies course in the United States.  

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Honored by State Senator Josh Newman, Senator of the 29th District with legislative recognition for implementing the first high school Korean-American studies course in the United States.  

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Honored by State Senator Josh Newman, Senator of the 29th District with legislative recognition for implementing the first high school Korean-American studies course in the United States.

State of California Senate Certificate of Recognition presented to: Dr. Jeff Kim - October 2023 Citizen of the Month. In Commemoration of the occasion of your recognition as the 29th Senate District’s “Citizen of the Month” for the month of October 2023. Your diligent efforts toward fostering a more talented community through childhood education are consistent with the Legislature’s recent commitments on promoting enhanced cultural literacy through the instruction of ethnic studies in California’s public schools.  Your work in designing and implementing the first high school Korean-American studies course in the United States grounded in Korean ethnography and the histories of Koreans in America will allow participating students to better and more fully engage with Korean culture while participating in a broader discourse on inclusion and tolerance. On behalf of the California State Senate, we congratulate you on this well-deserved honor and commend you for your many contributions and immensely positive impact in the Twenty-Ninth District and beyond. –Josh Newman, Senator, 29th District, October 2023.

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KAS Course Trailer (Full Version)

https://youtu.be/Wo7AJWds74s?si=BXf3PjyEf-VOtFt2

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E300 (Long Version): Experience Korean American Studies Next Year

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The Story Behind our Korean American Studies Course in AUHSD

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The Story Behind our Korean American Studies Course in AUHSD

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E235: The Story Behind our Korean American Studies Course

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C2BseOfMDznomzfMxTA9sHroIjaR-15U/view?usp=sharing

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NBC News 5/17/23 Korean American Studies

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NBC News 5/17/23 Korean American Studies

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Assemblymember Evan Low and State Senator Dave Min of the California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (AAPILC)

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Assemblymember Evan Low and State Senator Dave Min of the California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus (AAPILC)

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4.26.23 AAPILC Letter of Support for Korean American Ethnic Studies Course

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News of our future Korean American Ethnic Studies Course in AnaheimUHSD was broadcasted on MBC America News

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News of our future Korean American Ethnic Studies Course in AnaheimUHSD was broadcasted on MBC America News

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuU34vmrB60&t=549s

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“한인 3명 숨져”..미국 눈 폭풍에 초비상! - MBC AMERICA (2023년 2월 22일)

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Edfamily YouTube Channel (Korean American Studies Playlist)

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Edfamily YouTube Channel (Korean American Studies Playlist)

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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Korean American Studies Education Foundation

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Korean American Studies Education Foundation

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Highlighting the Activities and Accomplishments of the Curriculum Development Team :

Grace Cho, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Secondary Education, California State University, Fullerton

Fay Shin, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Teacher Education, California State University, Long Beach

Jeff Kim, Ed.D., NBCT, Instructional Coach, History Department Chair, South Junior High School and Cambridge Virtual Academy; AUHSD Civic Learning Coach

Hera Kwon, Social Science Teacher, Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Unified School District

T.C. Kim, Journalist, Education Consultant (Editing Team)

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Highlighting the Activities and Accomplishments of the Curriculum Development Team : Grace Cho, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Secondary Education, California State University, Fullerton Fay Shin, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Teacher Education, California State University, Long Beach Jeff Kim, Ed.D., NBCT, Instructional Coach, History Department Chair, South Junior High School and Cambridge Virtual Academy; AUHSD Civic Learning Coach Hera Kwon, Social Science Teacher, Sunny Hills High School, Fullerton Unified School District T.C.

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UCR Young Oak Kim Center, Dr. Edward T. Chang

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UCR Young Oak Kim Center, Dr. Edward T. Chang

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"To have such a course at AUHSD is wonderful and a testament to your district’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion." Dr. Edward T. Chang

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Dr. Grace Cho, CSUF Professor and Author of the Supplementary Korean American Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

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Dr. Grace Cho, CSUF Professor and Author of the Supplementary Korean American Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

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"Offering the Korean American Ethnic Studies Course would allow for students to see 'themselves and each other as part of the narrative of the U.S.' as well as affirming the identities and contributions of marginalized groups." Dr. Grace Cho, CSUF Professor

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Dr. Nicole F. Gilbertson, Director of the UCI Teacher Academy

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Dr. Nicole F. Gilbertson, Director of the UCI Teacher Academy

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“AUHSD is a local leader in ethnic studies course implementation and the Korean American Ethnic Studies course is another example of the rich offerings available for Anaheim learners...I look forward to learning from your students about how this course deepens their understanding of civic engagement and ethnic studies and the ways that this learning can transform their educational pathways.”  Dr. Nicole F. Gilbertson, Director of the UCI Teacher Academy

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E164 Korean American Students--Year Long Ethnic Studies Course for High School

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E164 Korean American Students--Year Long Ethnic Studies Course for High School

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E164 Korean American Students--Year Long Ethnic Studies Course for High School

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Korean American Studies Flyer for Students in English

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Korean American Studies Flyer for Students in English

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Great learning community and positive vibe

Having space to know and tell your story as you ask the question, “Who am I?”

Help with your college admissions and application process

Opportunity for civic engagement and learning to help meet the high school requirement for community service, Seal of Civic Engagement, and look good on your college application

Meets the AUHSD Ethnic Studies Requirement

Be a part of making history as this will be the first Korean American Studies class in AUHSD and the United States.

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Korean American Studies Flier 1.0 (2).pdf

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Korean American Studies Flyer for Students in Korean

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Korean American Studies Flyer for Students in Korean

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Korean American Studies Flier 1.0_(KOR).pdf

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E181 Korean American Studies Trailer for Students

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E181 Korean American Studies Trailer for Students

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E181 Korean American Studies Trailer for Students

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Dr. Mark Ellis, Department Chair of Secondary Education @ CSUF

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Dr. Mark Ellis, Department Chair of Secondary Education @ CSUF

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"In addition to gaining insights about an important ethnic group whose contributions to U.S. society date back to the 19th century, this course will give students of all backgrounds the knowledge, understanding, and critical perspectives needed to actively engage in helping make our communities and our nation more inclusive." Dr. Mark Ellis

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Korean Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Los Angeles

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Korean Consulate General of the Republic of Korea, Los Angeles

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"This course will have a positive impact on students and will help to create a more informed, engaged, and empathetic community." Ha Young Choi, Consul of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles

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International Korean Educators Network (IKEN)

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International Korean Educators Network (IKEN)

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"The Korean American Ethnic Studies Course is designed to give 9th-12th graders from any school in the
Anaheim Union High School District the opportunity to explore their own identity, learn about the experiences of Korean Americans in America, and engage in meaningful civic leadership." Sung Kim and Dr. Suzie Oh

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KA Ethnic Studies Course AUHSD-IKEN Support letter (1).pdf

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▶ 유니온 하이 스쿨 디스트릭, 제프 김 박사 강의

'한인 인종 연구'(Korean American Ethnic Studies Course) 과목이 처음으로 고교 교과 과정에 개설되었다.

애나하임 유니온 하이스쿨 디스트릭(AUHSD)은 2023-2024년 커리큘럼에 미주 한인들의 이민 역사와 인물, 가정, 커뮤니티를 비롯해 여러 가지 사항들을 체계적으로 공부할 수 있는 학과목을 신설했다. 이 고교 과목은 미주 지역에서 처음인 것으로 알려졌다.

연중 계속되는 이 학과목은 작년 선거에서 어바인 통합교육구 4지구 교육위원에 당선된 제프 김 박사(사진)가 온라인 강좌를 맡는다. 김 박사는 현재 애나하임 유니온 하이스쿨 디스트릭에서 역사를 지도하고 있다.

제프 김 박사는"이 과목을 선택하는 학생들은 미주 한인과 패밀리, 커뮤니티 등에 대해서 보다더 이해를 할 수 있을 것"이라고 말했다. 김 박사는 이 과목에 대해서 설명하는 'EdFamily YT Channel'을 유튜브에 개설해 놓고 있다.

김 박사는 이 교육구를 위한'코리안 아메리칸 스터디'와'아시안 아메리칸 스터디' 코스를 제정했다. 또'코리안 아메리칸 스터디'를 지도하는 교사들을 서포트 하기 위해서'코리안 아메리칸 에스닉 스터디 서플리먼터리' 자료들을 개발하기도 했다.

태미 김 어바인 부시장은"한인들이 미국의 형성에 이바지 것을 학생들이 이해하는 첫 번째 단계인 것 같다"라며"어바인에도 한인 연구에 대한 프레임웍 채택을 시작했으면 하는 바람"이라고 말했다.

한편, 애나하임 유니온 하이스쿨 디스트릭의 '한인 인종 연구' 학과목 수강은 온라인 또는 대면으로 진행하는'캠브리지 버추얼 아카데미' 강좌를 통해서 할 수 있다. 이 강좌는 모든 학생들에게 오픈되어 있다.

제프 김 박사에 따르면 이 학과목은 연중으로 진행되고 있는 다른 연중 과목들과 같이 다루어 진다. 이 과목 이수 학점은 졸업 학점이나 UC에서 요구하는 A-G 필수 과목 중 G에 해당될 수 있다. 또 고교 졸업 필수 학점인'인종 연구'(Ethnic Studies)에 해당 될 수 있다. 이에 대한 자세한 문의는 kim_je@auhsd.us 제프 김 박사에게 하면된다.

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'한인 인종 연구' 고교 과목 신설 - 미주 한국일보

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'한인 인종 연구'(Korean American Ethnic Studies Course) 과목이 처음으로 고교 교과 과정에 개설되었다.애나하임 유니온 하이스쿨 디스트릭(AUHSD)은 2023-2024년 커리큘럼에 미주 한인들의 이민 역사와 인물, 가정, 커뮤니티를 비롯해 여러 가지 사항들을 체계적으로 공부할 수 있는 학과목을 신설했다. 이 고교 과목은 미주 지역에서 처음인 것으로 알려졌다.연중 계속되는 이 학과목은 작년 선거에서 어바인 통합교육구 4지구 교육위원에 당선된 제프 김 박사(사진)가 온라인 강좌를 맡는다.

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애너하임하이스쿨교육구
올 가을 시작 준비 한창
제프 김 박사 수업 개발

애너하임유니온하이스쿨교육구의 '코리안 아메리칸 인종학(Korean American Ethnic Studies)' 과정 개설이 임박했다.

교육구 운영위원회는 최근 올 가을부터 1년 과정의 코리안 아메리칸 인종학 수업을 제공하는 안을 승인했다. 이미 등록 신청 접수가 시작된 이 수업은 교육위원회 승인을 받으면 2023-2024학년도부터 시작된다.

이 수업을 선택하는 학생은 미국에 이민 온 한인들의 경험과 역사, 타인종과의 관계, 한인과 한인 커뮤니티 등에 관해 배운다. 또 각자 코리안 아메리칸 버추얼 뮤지엄을 만들어보는 등 다양한 프로젝트에 참가하게 된다.

코리안 아메리칸 인종학은 교육구 내 캠브리지 버추얼 아카데미의 온라인 수업을 통해 제공된다. 교육구 내 재학 중인 9~12학년 학생은 누구나 신청할 수 있다.

교육구를 위해 코리안 아메리칸 인종학 수업 과정을 개발한 이는 어바인 4지구 교육위원인 제프 김 박사다. 김 박사는 17일 본지와 통화에서 "내가 알기로 코리안 아메리칸 인종학 수업을 고등학교 레벨에서 제공하는 건 전국에서 처음"이라고 말했다. 김 박사는 "수업을 듣는 한인은 자신의 정체성에 관해 배우고, 타인종은 한인사회를 이해하게 될 것이다. 이 수업이 전국 각지로 확산하길 바란다"고 말했다.

김 박사는 유튜브 채널(EdFamily)을 통해 온라인 수업 동영상을 제작하고 있다. 수업 관련 문의는 김 박사에게 이메일(kim_je@auhsd.us)로 하면 된다.

한인사회의 위상 강화를 위해 활동하는 미주한인위원회(CKA, 대표 에이브러햄 김)는 김 박사에게 코리안 아메리칸 인종학 수업을 고교에서 제공하려는 선구자적 노력에 감사한다는 내용의 편지를 16일 보냈다.

김 박사는 UC어바인에서 교사 자격을 취득했고 USC에서 교육학 박사 학위를 받았다. 애너하임 유니온고교교육구의 사우스주니어하이스쿨과 캠브리지 버추얼아카데미에서 역사를 가르치고 있다. 김 박사는 지난해 어바인 4지구 교육위원에 당선됐다.

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캠브리지 버추얼아카데미

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애너하임 유니온고교교육구

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'코리안아메리칸 스터디' 고교 수업 임박

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애너하임하이스쿨교육구올 가을 시작 준비 한창 제프 김 박사 수업 개발 애너하임유니온하이스쿨교육구의 '코리안 아메리칸 인종학(Korean American Ethnic Studies)' 과정 개설이 임박했다. 교육구 운영위원회는 최근 올 가을부터 1년 과정의 코리안 아메리칸 인종학 수업을 제공하는 안을 승인했다. 이미 등록 신청 접수가 시작된 이 수업은 교육위원회 승인을 받으면 2023-2024학년도부터 시작된다.

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'코리안아메리칸 스터디' 고교 수업 임박 - 교육뉴스 포털 Education Bridge+

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애너하임하이스쿨교육구올 가을 시작 준비 한창제프 김 박사 수업 개발 애너하임유니온하이스쿨교육구의 '코리안 아메리칸 인종학(Korean American Ethnic Studies)' 과정 개설이 임박했다. 교육구 운영위원회는 최근 올 가을부터 1년 과정의 코리안 아메리칸 인종학 수업을 제공하는 안을 승인했다. 이미 등록 신청 접수가 시작된 이 수업은 교육위원회 승인을 받으면 2023-2024학년도부터 시작된다.

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Introducing Korean American Ethnic Studies Course to over 60 administrators in Southern California

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남가주 한인 교육계 리더들 한 자리에 - 미주 한국일보

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주류사회 교육계에서 활약하고 있는 한인 교육자들이 한 자리에 모여 네트워킹을 다지고‘미주 한인사’ 교육 확산 방안을 논의하는 행사가 23일 LA 총영사관 주최로 총영사 관저에서 열렸다. 이날 행사에는 포웨이 교육구의 마리나 김 교육감을 비롯한 각 지역 교육구의 현직 교장과 교감, 행정가, 교육위원 등 한인 교육자 60여 명이 참석했으며 패널 토론과 한인사 강의 등이 이어졌다. 이날 김영완 총영사와 한인 교육자들이 한 자리에 모였다.

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Korean American& Asian American Studies Conference @ UCI (11/22)

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Korean American& Asian American Studies Conference @ UCI (11/22)

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Korean American Education Leaders' Networking Night (3/23)

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Korean American Education Leaders' Networking Night (3/23)

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Korean American Leadership Symposium & Luncheon 12/22

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Korean American Leadership Symposium & Luncheon 12/22

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2nd Annual Korean American Studies Conference (4/8/23)

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2nd Annual Korean American Studies Conference (4/8/23)

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Featured presenter at California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) Conference 2023: Finding Resilience in Korean American Stories Through Ethnic Studies Curriculum

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Textbook Donation by Council of Korean Americans

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Textbook Donation by Council of Korean Americans

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https://youtu.be/FSbTUdhUJc4

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The Korea Daily: 2nd Annual Korean American Ethnic Studies Course Conference @ Long Beach

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The Korea Daily: 2nd Annual Korean American Ethnic Studies Course Conference @ Long Beach

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캘리포니아주에서 도입한 인종학 커리큘럼을 준비하는 미주 한인사 콘퍼런스가 지난 8일 캘스테이트 롱비치에서 진행됐다. 올해로 2회째인 이날 콘퍼런스는 김영옥 재미동포연구소(소장 장태한), 한인사인종학자문위원회에서 주관하고 한국국제교류재단과 LA총영사관 등이 후원했다. 가주는 2021년 전국에서 처음으로 소수계의 투쟁과 기여에 관한 역사를 다루는 인종학 커리큘럼을 고등학교와 주립대학 필수과목으로 지정했다.

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제2회 미주 한인사 콘퍼런스 개최

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캘리포니아주에서 도입한 인종학 커리큘럼을 준비하는 미주 한인사 콘퍼런스가 지난 8일 캘스테이트 롱비치에서 진행됐다. 올해로 2회째인 이날 콘퍼런스는 김영옥 재미동포연구소(소장 장태한), 한인사인종학자문위원회에서 주관하고 한국국제교류재단과 LA총영사관 등이 후원했다. 가주는 2021년 전국에서 처음으로 소수계의 투쟁과 기여에 관한 역사를 다루는 인종학 커리큘럼을 고등학교와 주립대학 필수과목으로 지정했다.

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Our Korean American Studies will be on NBC News!

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Our Korean American Studies will be on NBC News!

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E209: Our Korean American Studies Course will be on NBC News!

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Korean American Parent Information Session

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Korean American Parent Information Session

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E206: Korean American Studies Virtual Informational Parent Meeting in AUHSD (May 2023)

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애너하임 하이스쿨 교육구
아너 클래스...온라인 강의
타 교육구 학생 청강 가능

애너하임유니온하이스쿨 교육구(이하 교육구)가 올가을 새학년부터 '한인 인종학' 수업을 시작한다.

지난 2월 한인 인종학(Korean American Ethnic Studies) 과목 개설을 승인한 〈본지 2월 21일자 A-12면〉 교육구 측은 교육위원회 결정을 거쳐 오는 8월 중 시작하는 2023~2024학년도부터 1년 과정의 한인 인종학 수업을 제공하기로 최근 확정했다. 고교 과정에서 한인 인종학 과목을 개설하는 건 OC에서는 물론 전국에서도 처음인 것으로 알려졌다.

교육구 측은 한인 인종학을 아너 클래스로 제공한다. 이 과목은 UC계열의 A-G 코스라고 불리는 대학 준비 필수 과목 중 G에 해당한다.

한인 인종학은 애너하임유니온하이스쿨 교육구에 속한 9~12학년 학생은 누구나 신청할 수 있다. 수업은 케임브리지 버추얼 아카데미가 온라인으로 진행한다. 수업은 각 학교의 과외 활동 시간과 겹치지 않도록 매주 월요일 오후 7시30분에 시작된다.

교육구 측은 타 교육구 학생에게도 한인 인종학 수업을 개방했다. 타 교육구 학생은 학점이나 크레딧을 받지 않는 '청강'으로 들을 수 있다.

교육구를 위해 한인 인종학 수업 과정을 개발한 제프 김 박사는 "타 교육구 학생에게 학점을 줄 수 없기 때문에 학점과 크레딧 부여는 타 교육구에 달려 있다. 대신 애너하임 교육구가 수강 학생을 위해 타 교육구에 편지를 보낼 예정"이라고 설명했다. 김 박사는 어바인 4지구 교육위원이며, 케임브리지 버추얼 아카데미에서 역사를 가르치고 있다.

한인 인종학을 배우는 학생들은 미국에 이민 온 한인들의 경험과 역사, 타인종과의 관계, 한인과 한인 커뮤니티 등에 관해 배운다. 또 각자 코리안 아메리칸 버추얼 뮤지엄을 만들어보는 등 다양한 프로젝트에 참가하게 된다.

김 박사는 "필드트립도 계획 중"이라고 밝혔다.

지난 11일 한인 학부모 대상 온라인 설명회를 개최한 김 박사는 "한인 인종학 과목 개설에 많은 한인 학생, 학부모가 관심을 보이고 있다. 특히 이 과목을 통해 자신의 뿌리를 배울 수 있을 거란 기대를 드러내는 학생이 많아 인상적이었다"고 전했다.

유튜브 채널(EdFamily)을 통해 온라인 수업 동영상을 제작하고 있는 김 박사는 "앞으로 수업이 시작되면 참여 학생들의 아이디어를 수용해 더 발전된 수업 자료를 만들 수 있을 것이다. 발전 가능성이 무궁무진하다"고 말했다.

애너하임유니온하이스쿨 교육구는 한인이 다수 재학 중인 사이프리스의 옥스포드 아카데미와 사이프리스고, 라팔마의 케네디고를 포함, 12개 고교를 관장한다.

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고교 첫 '한인 인종학' 수업 올가을 시작

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애너하임 하이스쿨 교육구아너 클래스...온라인 강의 타 교육구 학생 청강 가능 애너하임유니온하이스쿨 교육구(이하 교육구)가 올가을 새학년부터 '한인 인종학' 수업을 시작한다. 지난 2월 한인 인종학(Korean American Ethnic Studies) 과목 개설을 승인한 〈본지 2월 21일자 A-12면〉 교육구 측은 교육위원회 결정을 거쳐 오는 8월 중 시작하는 2023~2024학년도부터 1년 과정의 한인 인종학 수업을 제공하기로 최근 확정했다.

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AUHSD Korean American Ethnic Studies Course for 2023-2024

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AUHSD Korean American Ethnic Studies Course for 2023-2024

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Korean American Studies 3.0  (Year Long Course)

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Drs. Karen Umemoto, Helen and Morgan Chu, and Kelly Fong w/ UCLA Asian American Studies Center

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Drs. Karen Umemoto, Helen and Morgan Chu, and Kelly Fong w/ UCLA Asian American Studies Center

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“For Korean American learners, this may be the first time seeing themselves, their families, and their communities reflected in their assigned content and curricula.  For other learners, these courses are important in fostering historical empathy to understand how experiences and struggles of Asian Americans are shared with those of other Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the United States.” Drs. Karen Umemoto, Helen and Morgan Chu, and Kelly Fong w/ UCLA Asian American Studies Center

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Dr. Thuy Vo Dang, Assistant Professor of Information Studies based @ UCLA and Author of A People’s Guide to Orange County

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Dr. Thuy Vo Dang, Assistant Professor of Information Studies based @ UCLA and Author of A People’s Guide to Orange County

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“I believe courses such as this one you have developed for AUHSD can make an impact on our future leaders. The Korean American Studies course intersects with the broader experiences and shared struggles of Black Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities in the United States.” --Dr. Thuy Vo Dang, Assistant Professor of Information Studies based @ UCLA and Author of A People’s Guide to Orange County

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애너하임 하이스쿨 교육구
6개 학교 학생 34명 참여
제프 김 박사 1년 간 지도
매주 1회 e-러닝으로 진행

국내 고등학교 교육 과정 최초의 한인 인종학 수업이 오늘(9일)부터 시작된다.

오늘은 애너하임 하이스쿨 교육구의 2023~2024학년도 첫날이다. 역사적인 첫 한인 인종학 수업엔 교육구 내 5개 고등학교의 학생 34명이 참가할 예정이다. 한인 인종학 커리큘럼과 학습자료를 개발한 어바인 4지구 교육위원 제프 김 박사는 "사배나, 케네디, 애너하임, 사이프리스, 옥스퍼드 고교와 케임브리지 버추얼 아카데미에서 총 34명이 수강 신청을 했다"라고 밝혔다.

케임브리지 버추얼 아카데미에서 역사를 가르치는 김 박사는 "신청 학생 수가 교육구의 예상보다 배에 달한다. 첫 한인 인종학 수업이 시작되는 새로운 역사에 참여하게 돼 영광스럽다"라고 말했다. 참가 학생 중 절대 다수는 혼혈을 포함한 한인이다.

e-러닝으로 1년 동안 진행될 한인 인종학(Korean American Ethnic Study) 수업은 오늘 오리엔테이션 이후, 매주 월요일 오후 7시30분에 시작한다.

한인 인종학 커리큘럼은 한인들의 미주 이민 역사와 정착 과정과 현재를 돌아보고 미래를 위한 활동을 모색해 보는 내용으로 구성됐다. 온라인 수업에 사용될 동영상은 김 박사의 유튜브 채널(EdFamily)에서 살펴볼 수 있다.

한인 인종학 수업은 ▶코리안 아메리칸 학생과 학부모의 스토리 ▶120년 전 시작돼 4.29 폭동 등을 극복하며 발전을 이룬 한인 이민 역사 ▶도산 안창호, 김영옥 대령, 새미 리 박사 ▶버추얼 뮤지엄 만들기 ▶한인 권리 향상을 위한 활동 계획 수립 등 5가지 주제에 따라 진행된다.

워싱턴 DC의 미주한인위원회(CKA, 대표 에이브러햄 김)는 장태한 UC리버사이드 교수와 캐럴 박 김영옥 연구소 연구원이 함께 출간한 '축약한 한인 역사(Korean Americans: A Concise History, 2019)' 40권을 김 박사에게 보내왔다. 이 책은 한인 이민 역사 수업 교재로 사용될 예정이다.

학생들이 직접 제작할 버추얼 뮤지엄엔 미국의 변화에 영향을 준 한인들의 이야기가 담길 예정이다. 김 박사는 "학생들이 인공지능(AI)을 활용해 예상 질문과 답변을 만들고, 버추얼 가이드가 온라인에서 박물관을 안내하도록 할 계획이다. e-러닝 외에 필드 트립을 포함한 비대면 모임도 가질 예정"이라고 설명했다.

교육구 측은 한인 인종학을 아너 클래스로 제공한다. 이 과목은 UC계열의 대학 준비 필수 과목 A~G 코스 가운데 G에 해당한다.

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고교 첫 '한인 인종학' 수업 오늘 시작

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국내 고등학교 교육 과정 최초의 한인 인종학 수업이 오늘(9일)부터 시작된다. 오늘은 애너하임 하이스쿨 교육구의 2023~2024학년도 첫날이다. 역사적인 첫 한인 인종학 수업...

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The Anaheim Union High School District will introduce a new Korean-American Ethnic Studies class this upcoming fall.

After approving the Korean-American Studies course in February, the district has recently confirmed that it will be offering a one-year course starting in the 2023-2024 school year, commencing in August. This course is believed to be the first of its kind at the high school level in the country, let alone in Orange County.

The Korean-American Studies course will be offered as an AP class by the district. It will fulfill the Ethnic Studies graduation requirement and also meet one of the UC system's A-G GE requirements.

Open to students in grades 9 through 12 within the Anaheim Union High School District, the Korean-American Ethnic Studies classes will be conducted online through the Cambridge Virtual Academy. Classes will commence every Monday at 7:30 p.m., specifically scheduled to avoid conflicts with the school's extracurricular activities.

Additionally, the district has extended enrollment in the Korean-American Studies class to out-of-district students. These students will have the option to take the course without receiving a grade or credit.

Jeff Kim, who developed the Korean-American Studies curriculum for the district, explained, "We cannot provide credit to out-of-district students, so it will be the responsibility of their respective school districts to determine credit allocation. Nevertheless, our district will send letters to other districts informing them of the students' participation in the course." Dr. Kim is a member of the Irvine District 4 school board and teaches history at the Cambridge Virtual Academy.

Students enrolled in the Korean-American Studies class will delve into various topics, including the history of Korean-American immigration, settlement, social movements, community issues, art, and intersections with other Asian-American groups and ethnicities, as connected with the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.

"We are also planning field trips," Kim mentioned.

On May 11, Kim held an online information session for Korean-American parents, where he expressed, "Many Korean-American students and parents have shown interest in the Korean-American Studies course. I was particularly impressed by the number of students who expressed excitement about exploring their heritage through this course."

Kim added, "As the class commences, we will be able to incorporate the ideas of the students to create more advanced class materials. The possibilities are endless."

The Anaheim Union High School District oversees 12 high schools, including Oxford Academy, Cypress High School, and Kennedy High School, which have a significant number of Korean-American students.

BY SANGWHAN KIM [support@koreadaily.com]

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Anaheim introduces first Korean-American studies course for high schoolers - The Korea Daily

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The Anaheim Union High School District will begin implementing a new Korean-American Ethnic Studies class this fall.

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Next Shark: California school district launches first-of-its-kind Korean American studies course

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Next Shark: California school district launches first-of-its-kind Korean American studies course

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The year-long course, developed by Dr. Jeff Kim will delve into various aspects of Korean American history and culture

A school district in California has successfully launched a year-long high school ethnic studies course on Korean American history, titled "Korean American Stories, Experience and Studies."

The course was First-of-its-kind: launched in August at the Anaheim Union High School District as a virtual course through Cambridge Virtual Academy, marking a historic moment for Korean American studies in high schools across the U.S. The course, developed by educator Dr. Jeff Kim, is open to all high school students in the district, which oversees 12 high schools, including Oxford Academy, Cypress High School and Kennedy High School.

Building the course: Kim, a member of the Irvine District 4 school board, spent three years working with district leaders and scholars based in Southern California to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the identity and history of Korean Americans.

The curriculum's development was sponsored by the Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles. Grace Cho, a professor in Cal State Fullerton's Department of Secondary Education, collaborated with Kim to finalize the components of the proposed course.

The year-long course will delve into Course content and significance: various aspects of Korean American history and culture. Students will explore the history of the community's immigration, settlement, social movements, community issues, art, as well as their interactions with other Asian American groups and ethnicities.

It will also cover significant events like the 1992 Los Angeles riots, the achievements of prominent Korean Americans and the global phenomenon of K-pop.

The course will fulfill the ethnic studies graduation requirement and align with the UC system's A-G General Education requirements.

The district has extended enrollment to out-of-district students, offering them the Access and impact: opportunity to participate in the Korean American Studies course through the Cambridge Virtual Academy without receiving formal credit. Kim emphasized that while out-of-district students won't receive credits from the Irvine district, their respective school districts can determine credit allocation.
The district also reportedly plans to organize field trips as part of the course to enhance students' learning experiences.

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California school district launches first-of-its-kind Korean American studies course

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The year-long course, developed by Dr. Jeff Kim will delve into various aspects of Korean American history and culture

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California school district offers unique Korean American studies class

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Anaheim Union High School District in Orange County, California, is offering for the first time this fall an ethnic studies course focusing on the history and experiences of Korean Americans.

Forty-one students from ninth to 12th grade across the district enrolled in the virtual class, titled Korean American Stories, Experience & Studies.

"The Korean American story is a great American story. But if I were to, as a young person, ask myself, 'Could I name one Korean American who made a difference for the United States?' I would have struggled to name even one," said Jeff Kim, a world history teacher in the district who spent the last three years advocating for the new elective.

The course, which is divided into five parts, begins with all students learning about their family's personal story, Kim explained. The students will then learn the history of Korean Americans and archive what they've learned in a virtual museum.

One of the units involve students identifying a topic they're passionate about and finding a way to advocate for it through civic engagement.

The class, which will fill an ethnic studies requirement, will include lessons about immigration patterns, the establishment of Koreatowns, the Korean War, how Korean Americans were impacted during the 1992 L.A. riots, and Korean pop culture in the U.S. It will also highlight historical figures like Olympic diver Sammy Lee, activist Ahn Changho and World War II Col. Young-Oak Kim.

The new course was designed by Kim, history scholars and leaders in the school district. It was also partially financially supported by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles.

Even though it focuses on Korean Americans, Kim said it intersects with other Asian American experiences.

Michael B. Matsuda, the superintendent of the AUHSD, said he was thrilled to offer the course this fall. He said that, as the son of Japanese American citizens who were placed in internment camps during WWII, it was crucial to teach about the experience of Asian Americans in the U.S.

"I think that it's really important that young people, whether they're Korean or not - that they acknowledge and understand the story of this country and its struggles," he said. "It's about their story, their narrative, who they are and being proud of who they are without putting down others."

Kim said he considered integrating Korean American studies into his curriculum for years, but it wasn't until the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise of anti-Asian hate that he decided to focus on developing the course.

"I thought, 'What would be a loving way to respond to this?' Because people can respond with fear and anger, but I wanted to respond out of love and wisdom. I thought the best way I could do that is to help students know and tell their own stories of resiliency and Korean American stories of resiliency."

Women and the elderly were major targets during the height of anti-Asian hate incidences in the U.S. A 2021 report by the hate incident tracking coalition Stop AAPI Hate found that a disproportionate number of anti-Asian attacks have been directed at women.

A 2022 report from the coalition and the American Association of Retired Persons also revealed that almost all Asian American seniors who experienced hate incidents during the pandemic reported feeling that the U.S. has become "more physically dangerous for Asian Americans."

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California school district offers unique Korean American studies class

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"I think that it's really important that young people, whether they're Korean or not - that they acknowledge and understand the story of this country and its struggles," the superintendent of the district said.

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E253 Korean American Studies Class Awarded Sponsorship by Invent2Prevent

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http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20230905/1480028

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▶ OC 애나하임 교육구서

▶ 제프 김 박사 강좌 맡아

미 전역 최초로 고등학교 교육 과정에서 미주 한인 이민사를 가르치는 교과목이 오렌지카운티 애나하임 교육구에 개설된 가운데(본보 2월20일자 보도) 실제 교육 현장에서 수업이 개시됐다.

캘리포니아주 애나하임 고등교육구는 1년 교육 과정인 '코리안 아메리칸의 이야기, 경험과 연구'(Korean American Stories, Experience and Studies) 교과목을 2023-24학년도 가을학기부터 개설, 수업에 돌입했다고 밝혔다.

이 교육 과정은 미주 한인들의 이주 역사와 정착 경험, 핵심 인물, 타인종과의 관계, 한인과 한인 커뮤니티 등을 주요 내용으로 한다. 코리안 아메리칸 수업은 e-러닝으로 진행되며 애나하임 교육구의 모든 학생이 수강할 수 있다.

이 과목은 작년 선거에서 어바인 통합교육구 4지구 교육위원에 당선된 제프 김 박사가 맡고 있다. 김 박사는 현재 애나하임 유니온 하이스쿨 디스트릭에서 역사를 지도하고 있는데, 김 박사에 따르면 이 과목 이수 학점은 졸업 학점이나 UC에서 요구하는 A-G 필수 과목 중 G에 해당될 수 있다. 또 고교 졸업 필수 학점인 '인종 과목'(Ethnic Studies)에 해당된다.

제프 김 박사는 "미주 한인의 정체성과 역사를 이해할 수 있는 이 교과목이 미국 전역에 확산하기를 바란다"고 밝혔다.

앞서 캘리포니아주 교육위원회는 지난 2021년 한인 이민사를 담은 인종학 수업 지도안을 승인해 현지 초·중·고교 학생들에게 한인 역사를 가르칠 수 있는 길을 열었다.

해당 수업 지도안은 1992년 LA 폭동과 인종 차별, 도산 안창호 선생과 한인 독립 운동사, 미군 최초의 아시아계 대대장이자 한국전쟁 영웅인 김영옥 대령 등 한인 사회 주요 인물, K팝 성과 등 다양한 주제를 학습 목표로 제시하고 있다.

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미국 최초 '미주 한인 이민사' 과목 수업 개시 - 미주 한국일보

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미 전역 최초로 고등학교 교육 과정에서 미주 한인 이민사를 가르치는 교과목이 오렌지카운티 애나하임 교육구에 개설된 가운데(본보 2월20일자 보도) 실제 교육 현장에서 수업이 개시됐다.캘리포니아주 애나하임 고등교육구는 1년 교육 과정인 '코리안 아메리칸의 이야기, 경험과 연구'(Korean American Stories, Experience and Studies) 교과목을 2023-24학년도 가을학기부터 개설, 수업에 돌입했다고 밝혔다.이 교육 과정은 미주 한인들의 이주 역사와 정착 경험, 핵심 인물, 타인종과의 관계, 한인과 한인 커뮤니티 등을 주요 내용으로 한다.

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Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of Korean Immigration 10/7/23

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Celebrating the 120th Anniversary of Korean Immigration 10/7/23

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First Student Piece in School Media 8/28/23 (Millie Kwon)

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First Student Piece in School Media 8/28/23 (Millie Kwon)

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Link to Article: https://oagamut.com/1652/news/1652/

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120th Celebration of Korean American Immigration in the Korea Times 10/9/23

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120th Celebration of Korean American Immigration in the Korea Times 10/9/23

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http://www.koreatimes.com/article/20231008/1484385

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미주 한인 이민 120주년을 기념하는 타 커뮤니티와의 대화 세미나가 LA 총영사관 주최로 지난 7일 교육원 강당에서 열렸다. 이날 행사에는 김도형 이경원 리더십센터 소장과 애나하임 교육구 제프 김 박사, 카탈리나 리프 이민법 변호사, 세나잇 아두마수 아프리칸 코올리션 대표 등 한인 및 히스패틱, 흑인 커뮤니티 대표들이 강사로 나와 각 커뮤니티의 역사와 경험 등을 학생들에게 설명하고 소통했다. 제프 김 박사가 강연하고 있다.

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이민 120주년 타 커뮤니티와의 대화 세미나 - 미주 한국일보

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미주 한인 이민 120주년을 기념하는 타 커뮤니티와의 대화 세미나가 LA 총영사관 주최로 지난 7일 교육원 강당에서 열렸다. 이날 행사에는 김도형 이경원 리더십센터 소장과 애나하임 교육구 제프 김 박사, 카탈리나 리프 이민법 변호사, 세나잇 아두마수 아프리칸 코올리션 대표 등 한인 및 히스패틱, 흑인 커뮤니티 대표들이 강사로 나와 각 커뮤니티의 역사와 경험 등을 학생들에게 설명하고 소통했다.

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Korean American Studies: Teacher creates course after Asian hate surge by Emma Gallegos

https://laist.com/brief/news/education/orange-county-district-pioneers-new-korean-american-studies-course-for-high-school

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The most important stories for you to know today

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KAS Stories of Resilience Dedication Night in The Korea Times 11/15/23

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KAS Stories of Resilience Dedication Night in The Korea Times 11/15/23

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http://m.koreatimes.com/article/20231114/1489466

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'미주 한인 이민사' 첫 고교 정규과목 큰 호응

▶ 애나하임 교육구 주최 개설기념 발표회 성황

▶ 가주 '인종학 수업' 인정...채택 학교 확대 기대감

지난 13일 애나하임 교육구가 주최하고 LA 총영사관이 후원한 한인 이민사 교과목 개설 기념 발표회에서 참석 교사와 학생, 학부모들이 인사를 나누고 있다. [박상혁 기자]

미 전역 최초로 고등학교 교육 과정에서 미주 한인 이민사를 가르치는 교과목이 오렌지카운티 애나하임 고등교육구에 개설돼(본보 2월20일자 보도) 2023-24학년도 가을학기부터 수업이 진행되고 있는 가운데 이 과목이 각광을 받으며 수강하는 한인들을 비롯한 수십여명의 학생들의 만족도가 높은 것으로 나타났다.

애나하임 교육구에서 1년 교육 과정인 '코리안 아메리칸의 이야기, 경험과 연구'(Korean American Stories, Experience and Studies)로 채택된 이 클래스는 특히 캘리포니아 공립학교에서 2025년부터 의무화될 예정인 '인종학 수업'으로 인정되기 때문에 주목을 받고 있다.

지난 13일 애나하임 교육구가 주최하고 LA 총영사관이 후원한 애나하임 교육구 코리안 스터디 개설 기념 행사인 '회복탄력성의 이야기: 헌정의 밤'이 '케임브릿지 버추얼 아카데미'(Cambridge Virtual Academy)에서 열렸다.

이날 행사에는 '코리안 아메리칸 스터디' 수업을 듣는 7개 고등학교 소속 학생 및 학부모를 포함해 200여명이 참석해 성황을 이뤘고, 학생들은 부모님과 함께 연단에 올라 자신의 이민 이야기에 대해 발표하는 시간을 가졌다. 학생들은 미국에서 한인으로 살며 자신과 가족의 '회복탄력성'(resilience) 경험에 대해 이야기를 나눴다.

애나하임 교육구는 이 과목을 2023-24학년도 가을학기부터 개설해 수업을 온라인으로 진행 중이다. 현재 애나하임 교육구 소속 7개 고등학교 총 42명의 학생들이 이 수업을 듣고 있는데, 이중 10명은 타인종, 나머지는 한국계 학생들로 전해졌다.

현재 이 수업에 참여하고 있는 학생들은 애나하임 고교, 사바나 고교, 옥스포드 아카데미, 사이프러스 고교, 케네디 고교, 카텔라 고교, 케임브리지 버추얼 아카데미 등 7개 학교에 재학하면서 '코리안 스터디'를 수강 중이다.

이 교육 과정은 미주 한인들의 이주 역사와 정착 경험, 핵심 인물, 타인종과의 관계, 한인과 한인 커뮤니티 등을 주요 내용으로 한다. 코리안 아메리칸 수업은 e-러닝으로 진행되며 애나하임 교육구의 모든 학생이 수강할 수 있다.

LA 총영사관의 최하영 교육영사는 "'코리안 아메리칸 스터디'는 미주 한인사에 대한 내용을 담고 있고, 이 수업은 인종학 정규수업으로 인정된다"며 "오는 2025년부터는 캘리포니아주 모든 공립 고등학교에서 인종학 과목 개설이 의무화 될 예정이기 때문에 한인 학생들이 많이 재학 중인 학교들에서 '코리안 아메리칸 스터디'에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있다"고 설명했다.

이어 최 영사는 "'코리안 아메리리칸 스터디' 수업이 여러 학교들로 확대되기 위해서는 제프 김 박사와 같은 전문 교사 인력 확보, 교육구의 지지, 학부모들의 관심 등이 함께 시너지를 내야 한다"고 덧붙였다.

LA 총영사관은 향후 한인 학부모회(Korean PTA)가 있는 학교들을 대상으로 홍보 행사를 주최해 더 많은 사람들에게 '코리안 아메리칸 스터디'에 대해 알리고 홍보할 계획이다.

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'미주 한인 이민사' 첫 고교 정규과목 큰 호응 - 미주 한국일보

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미 전역 최초로 고등학교 교육 과정에서 미주 한인 이민사를 가르치는 교과목이 오렌지카운티 애나하임 고등교육구에 개설돼(본보 2월20일자 보도) 2023-24학년도 가을학기부터 수업이 진행되고 있는 가운데 이 과목이 각광을 받으며 수강하는 한인들을 비롯한 수십여명의 학생들의 만족도가 높은 것으로 나타났다.애나하임 교육구에서 1년 교육 과정인 '코리안 아메리칸의 이야기, 경험과 연구'(Korean American Stories, Experience and Studies)로

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KAS: Council of Korean Americans (CKA) Summit 2023 in Washington DC

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Derrick Ahn’s Article in the Joong-Ang Ilbo (Korea Daily 11/2) - US Introduces First Korean-American Ethnic Studies Class

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Derrick Ahn’s Article in the Joong-Ang Ilbo (Korea Daily 11/2) - US Introduces First Korean-American Ethnic Studies Class

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https://edubridgeplus.com/jsr-us-introduces-first-korean-american-ethnic-studies-class-11-02/

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[JSR] US Introduces First Korean-American Ethnic Studies Class (11/02) - 교육뉴스 포털 Education Bridge+

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2024년 봄학기에 활동할 중고생 학생기자를 모집합니다. 많은 관심과 지원 바랍니다. ◆Visit 'How To Join JSR' 매주 목요일자 중앙일보 본국판 신문에 게재되는 기사는 www.KoreaDailyUS.com (중앙일보 영어 사이트)에도 동시 게재됩니다.

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Korean American Ethnic Studies Collaboration w/ Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle and SeattleU Colle of Education

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Korean American Ethnic Studies Collaboration w/ Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle and SeattleU Colle of Education

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Korean American Ethnic Studies Collaboration w/ Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle and SeattleU Colle of Education

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 the Korea Times

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 the Korea Times

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AUHSD Spotlight: Week 15 (Cypress Groundbreaking, Banyan Tree Project at Lexington, Korean Studies)

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 Ethnic Studies Symposium Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies 5/7/24

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 Ethnic Studies Symposium Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies 5/7/24

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29th Senate District’s October 2023 Citizen of the Month 

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29th Senate District’s October 2023 Citizen of the Month 

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Outstanding Ethnic Studies Community Partner Award 12/23

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Outstanding Ethnic Studies Community Partner Award 12/23

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LAist (NPR) by Josie Huang: First-Of-Its-Kind Korean American Studies Class Helps High Schoolers Unearth Their Own Stories

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LAist (NPR) by Josie Huang: First-Of-Its-Kind Korean American Studies Class Helps High Schoolers Unearth Their Own Stories

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First-Of-Its-Kind Korean American Studies Class Helps High Schoolers Unearth Their Own Stories

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The new course at Anaheim Union High School District teaches Korean American history while encouraging students to learn their family’s past.

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E303: NPR Story - Korean American Studies Class Helps High Schoolers Unearth Their Own Stories

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E303: NPR Story - Korean American Studies Class Helps High Schoolers Unearth Their Own Stories

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E303: NPR Story - Korean American Studies Class Helps High Schoolers Unearth Their Own Stories

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AUHSD School News Magazine Volume 5, Issue 9 February 2024.pdf

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AUHSD School News Magazine Volume 5, Issue 9 February 2024.pdf

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AUHSD School News Magazine Volume 5, Issue 9 February 2024.pdf

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AUHSD School News Magazine Volume 5, Issue 9 February 2024.pdf

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AUHSD School News Magazine Volume 5, Issue 9 February 2024.pdf

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More than 100 scholars medal in National History Day-OC contest

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More than 100 scholars medal in National History Day-OC contest

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“The Veiled Escapee: Safe Sundays at Church”
Shion Lee and Audrey Lee
Cambridge Virtual Academy, Anaheim Union High School District

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More than 100 scholars medal in National History Day-OC contest

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Education news from Orange County and beyond

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2024 California Civic Learning Student Showcase and Award Ceremony

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2024 California Civic Learning Student Showcase and Award Ceremony

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies 5/7/24

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Studies 5/7/24

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Korea Times 5/20/24 on Next-Generation Identity Education and Persistent Resilience

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Korea Times 5/20/24 on Next-Generation Identity Education and Persistent Resilience

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Korean-American Educator's Association, Korean Academy of Southern California, and the Consulate General of LA.

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LA 총영사관과 KAEA 한미교육자연합, 남가주 한국학원 공동 주최로 뿌리교육과 한인 차세대 정체성 함양을 위한 학부모 세미나가 지난 18일 LA 한인타운 호바트 초등학교에서 열렸다. 이날 행사에서 LA 고교 지경희 카운슬러가 미국 내 대학입시에 대비한 강연을, 그리고 전미지역 최초로 '미주 한인사 인종학 교과'를 개설해 운용중인 제프 김 박사가 차세대 정체성 교육과 한인들의 끈질긴 회복탄력성을 주제로 강연했다. 참석자들이 제프 김 박사의 강연을 경청하고 있다.

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한인 차세대 정체성 함양 세미나 - 미주 한국일보

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LA 총영사관과 KAEA 한미교육자연합, 남가주 한국학원 공동 주최로 뿌리교육과 한인 차세대 정체성 함양을 위한 학부모 세미나가 지난 18일 LA 한인타운 호바트 초등학교에서 열렸다. 이날 행사에서 LA 고교 지경희 카운슬러가 미국 내 대학입시에 대비한 강연을, 그리고 전미지역 최초로 '미주 한인사 인종학 교과'를 개설해 운용중인 제프 김 박사가 차세대 정체성 교육과 한인들의 끈질긴 회복탄력성을 주제로 강연했다.

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APISBMA Outstanding Ethnic Studies Community Partner Award

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APISBMA Outstanding Ethnic Studies Community Partner Award

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Outstanding Ethnic Studies Community Parnter Award

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Korea Daily: Two Koreans listed on Irvine's 'Wall of Fame'

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Korea Daily: Two Koreans listed on Irvine's 'Wall of Fame'

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https://news.koreadaily.com/2024/06/23/society/generalsociety/20240623200026412.html

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한인 2명 어바인 ‘영예의 벽’ 등재

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한인 2명이 올해 어바인 시 ‘영예의 벽(Wall of Recognition)’에 이름을 새겼다. 주인공은 제프 김 어바인통합교육구 4지구 교육위원과 학생 환경운동가인 매튜 장…

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Council of Korean Americans Impact Book 2023

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Council of Korean Americans Impact Book 2023

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2023 CKA Impact Report | PDF to Flipbook

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E509: Honored by Unification of Disabled Latin Americans Highest Honor - The Good Neighbor Award

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E509: Honored by Unification of Disabled Latin Americans Highest Honor - The Good Neighbor Award

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https://youtu.be/yC_ykT4RpK4

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E509: Honored by Unification of Disabled Latin Americans Highest Honor - The Good Neighbor Award

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Just wanted to share another highlight for AUHSD through our KAS Course. The Council of Korean Americans is one of the most influential Korean American groups in the United States.  Our AUHSD KAS story was cited in their impact report. If you remember, this was the group that:

Connected us to be at the White House for the State Arrival Ceremony between President Joe Biden and President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea to celebrate the 70 Years Alliance between our two countries and 120 years since the first Korean Americans immigrated to the United States

Invited me to Washington DC to present at last year’s CKA Gala where I shared our AUHSD KAS Story to industry leaders across the nation

Sponsored our 2023-2024 KAS Course by purchasing a needed class set of Korea Americas: A Concise History by Dr. Ed Chang and Carol Park so that we could have materials ready to teach this class.

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"We recognize that you have a heart to teach future generations about the immense diversity of people groups and cultures that constitutes the richness of American society and history. This is essential to promote a more inclusive society." Dr. Abraham Kim

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Hello KAS Family,

I saw a little blurb of our Korean American Studies Class out of CVA/AUHSD in the OC Register!

Someone shared this article with me today: https://www.ocregister.com/2025/10/10/ethnic-studies-rollout-moves-forward-in-orange-county-despite-budget-gaps/

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California's plan to roll out ethnic studies at every high school this fall hit a snag when lawmakers left implementation money out of the state budget - but districts across Orange County are largely pushing ahead on their own.

State law says high school students need to complete an ethnic studies course to graduate, starting with the class of 2030. All public schools, including charters, are required to offer at least one semester of ethnic studies beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Both requirements rely on state funding, but the latest budget provides none.

The state provided one-time grants in fiscal year 2021-22 for developing courses and training teachers, but district officials say that money isn't enough to sustain programs long term, especially those requiring dedicated teachers. In Orange County, grants totaling just over $4 million were distributed among the county education office, school districts and several charter schools.

"There isn't ongoing state funding dedicated to ethnic studies, so districts will need to use other resources to sustain their programs moving forward," said Ian Hanigan, Orange County Department of Education spokesperson.

Locally, implementation has varied.

Brea-Olinda Unified plans to pilot a standalone semester-long ethnic studies elective this spring, while students can also take a Chicano studies course through Fullerton College, spokesperson Melissa Serrato said. Newport-Mesa Unified piloted an opt-in ethnic studies elective last school year. Neither district currently requires these courses for graduation.

The Irvine and Orange school districts are piloting ethnic studies courses this year, with plans to expand them to all their high schools in 2026-27.

In Irvine Unified, the semester-long course is offered to juniors and seniors. Spokesperson Annie Brown said course development was guided by "a multi-stakeholder committee, including teachers, administrators, counselors, students, parents and district staff," which met over two years. One-time state funds totaling $285,219 have been used for curriculum development and teacher training, Brown said.

Orange Unified students can take a virtual ethnic studies elective. Spokesperson Hana Brake said the district is creating a one-semester course to pilot in the spring and fully implement in fall 2026-27. Brake said the district plans to revise graduation requirements to include ethnic studies starting with the class of 2030.

Orange County has become a statewide leader in shaping how ethnic studies will be taught. After new state laws opened the door for expanded cultural curriculum, the county's education department was tapped by the California Department of Education to design Cambodian, Hmong and Vietnamese model curricula.

Developed as standalone programs separate from the state's broader ethnic studies curriculum, some lessons can be used to meet the graduation requirement, according to the county education department.

That work is already being shared across California. In September, more than 400 educators and community members gathered in Garden Grove for a two-day conference focused on helping educators bring the Vietnamese American model curriculum into classrooms. Additional conferences focused on Cambodian and Hmong American studies are planned later this school year.

Marika Manos, manager of history and social science for the county education department, said Santa Ana and Anaheim Union were early adopters of ethnic studies requirements.

Santa Ana offers multiple ethnic studies options: as a standalone elective, paired with a required class and even a course through Santa Ana College. The district lists ethnic studies as a graduation requirement.

SAUSD expects to spend about $50,000 to $60,000 this year on courses, including materials, spokesperson Fermin Leal said.

The rollout faced legal challenges when two Jewish civil rights groups sued, alleging antisemitic content. The district eventually settled and revised the curriculum.

Anaheim Union also requires ethnic studies for graduation, starting with the class of 2026. The district rolled out its first ethnic studies elective in 2015 and in 2023, the district introduced the first-of-its-kind high school course focused on Korean-American history, with curriculum development sponsored by the Korean Consulate General in Los Angeles.

In Laguna Beach Unified, all students must take a semester-long multicultural studies course paired with a semester-long health class, according to spokesperson Stephanie Romero. The state provided nearly $26,000 to launch the course, Romero said, and "it's now fully integrated into our programming, so ongoing costs are minimal."

Garden Grove Unified will require ethnic studies for the graduating class of 2028, two years earlier than the state mandate, according to district spokesperson Abby Broyles.

Currently, high school students can take a course on Vietnamese-American history, and a Mexican-American history class is pending. Broyles said the district launched these courses using one-time state funding, totaling $344,942.

"Each school site received funding to hire a social studies/history teacher and funding was allocated for new pacing guidelines developed through our established teacher consult process, trainings were created and all teachers assigned to the course participated in the training," Broyles said.

That front-loaded funding helped many Orange County districts move quickly, Manos said, and strong teacher support combined with community interest helped the rollout outpace much of the state.

But that comes with a financial caveat, Manos said, which is ongoing funding for implementation isn't available. Many districts opted to offer ethnic studies as standalone electives rather than fold it into existing classes such as English or history, which wouldn't have required hiring additional teachers.

"I'm not sure how long our 'being ahead of the curve' is going to stay, because it does cost a lot of money to have a new teacher teaching an elective course," Manos said. "I think that the districts that chose to integrate it into another course are going to have an easier time keeping it as a course. What that means is that a kid could take ninth-grade English and meet their ethnic studies requirement. So it's not like they're going to have to pay for an extra teacher."

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified offers a yearlong ethnic studies elective at all four of its high schools. District spokesperson Lorely Meza said the multicultural studies course will become a graduation requirement starting with the class of 2030.

The standalone elective course is currently funded through the one-time state grant, which provided nearly $209,000 for the district, Meza said.

Capistrano Unified, the largest district in Orange County, does not yet offer an ethnic studies course. According to the district's website, updated in August, it "will continue preparatory work so we can implement a high-quality course once the state appropriates funds."

Earlier this year, the district held a community webinar and a workshop and discussed the ethnic studies requirement at a January board meeting. A document outlining potential lessons is posted on its website for public review.

When asked whether the state plans to provide funding beyond the one-time grants, H.D. Palmer, a spokesperson for the Department of Finance, said the law will only take effect once the legislature appropriates funds in the annual budget or another law. So without funding, it really isn't a mandate yet.

"Given current revenue projections, where legislation wasn't funded in prior budgets and remains contingent upon a future appropriation (as is the case with AB 101 and other bills), the administration hasn't proposed funding," he said in a statement.

Manos said she expects district leaders will keep pushing to make the classes available, and not just because of the state mandate.

"My sense is that a lot of schools will continue ethnic studies because of kids' interest," Manos said. "If kids want to take the course, they're going to let the kids take the course."

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Ethnic studies rollout moves forward in Orange County despite budget gaps

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Schools are pressing ahead with ethnic studies courses, relying on one-time grants and district resources.