Join Committee of 100 and The Asian American Education Project for a three-part series that examines the rich contributions of Chinese Americans to U.S. society, both historically and in the present day. The content was sourced from Committee of 100’s report “From Foundations to Frontiers: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America.”

Specifically designed for Grades 6-9 educators and open to everyone, the series addresses three main topics: (1) the impact of the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype on Chinese Americans, (2) Chinese American contributions in food, arts, and film, and (3) Chinese American contributions in business, science, and technology.  

This workshop series will be facilitated by Ashley Chu from The Asian American Education Project.

Event Highlights:

• Gain Tools and Resources: Educators will be equipped with strategies and free lessons. 
• Learn All Year: These three 1-hour workshops are being offered for free and are spread throughout the school year. 
• Earn Credits: Attendees will earn New York City Department of Education CTLE credits through The Asian American Education Project.

Webinar Dates: 

• Chinese Americans and the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype (Workshop I)
  Thursday, October 17th, 4PM ET, 7PM ET
• Chinese American Excellence in the Arts & Cuisine (Workshop II)
  Thursday, January 16th, 4PM ET
• Chinese American Excellence in Business & STEM (Workshop III)
  Thursday, March 27th, 4PM ET

More AAPI Education resources are available on both the Committee of 100 and The Asian American Education Project websites. Let’s create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students

Chinese Americans and the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype

While Chinese Americans have found success in the United States, they continue to face barriers and challenges rooted in the perpetual foreigner stereotype. In this workshop, participants will learn about the ways this stereotype has manifested in fields such as science and technology, civic engagement, and the arts.

Participants will reflect on their ideas about what an “American” looks like and learn classroom strategies for combating prevailing and harmful stereotypes that seek to “other” groups of people. Participants will increase their content knowledge about the perpetual foreigner stereotype and its impact on Chinese Americans. They will also gain best practices and/or strategies for integrating APIDA content.

This workshop will be offered twice on Thursday, October 17 to accommodate educators in different time zones. Each session will present the same content.