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California is Investing in Bilingual Educators in Asian Languages. What Does This Mean for AAPI Educators and Students?

California’s first-ever investment in bilingual teacher programs for Asian languages could help increase the number of AAPI educators in the state.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

A female AAPI educator writes on a large paper pad easel.

To Fix Our Education System, We Need to Develop Leaders at Every Level Committed to Equity and Excellence

From school boards to Congress, we need diverse leadership with firsthand experience in the opportunities and challenges facing our education system to create bold change for all students.

Elisa Villanueva Beard

A school principal holding a clipboard speaks with a staff member.

Passing Down a Legacy of Asian American Advocacy to My Son

A father and educator explains how the Asian American model minority myth perpetuates stereotypes and the work that lies ahead for his son and the education system to end it.

One Day Editorial Team

Author

Tony DelaRosa sits at his desk, typing on his computer.

You Will Encounter the Model Minority Myth, but It Is Your Legacy to Resist It

The perpetuation of the model minority myth in education harms Asian Americans and hinders efforts to build coalitions with other marginalized people.

Tony DelaRosa

Author

DACA Decisions Aren’t Just News; They Affect Lives Like Mine

Educators and allies should be mindful of the emotional toll experienced by students and others awaiting legal rulings and policy decisions around immigration in the U.S.

María Perales Sánchez

1L, Yale Law School

Student reading with Corps Member working in the background of classroom.

How Proposition 308 Could Open Higher Education to Thousands of Students in Arizona

Voters in Arizona have the chance to offer thousands of immigrant students access to in-state tuition this November. In this video, one student explains how the proposition could change lives.

Aggie Ebrahimi Bazaz

Managing Director, Film + Video Projects

Joel Serin-Christ

Director of Studio Production & Impact

Faviola Leyva

Video Producer

A young woman stares straight into the camera seriously

Universal Free School Meals Are Over. What Does That Mean for Hungry Students?

Educators and advocates fear that recent federal school meal changes could worsen child food insecurity.

Jessica Fregni

Writer-Editor, One Day

Period Equity Is Expanding Nationwide, Often Thanks to Young Leaders

One in four students struggle to afford period products. Menstrual inequity and the stigma of menstruation can lead students to experience health issues and miss valuable school time. Here’s how activists–including students–are changing that.

Kelly Pratt

Copy Chief, One Day

Damaris Pereda (D.C. Region ’09) gathers with IGNITE conference attendees for a selfie in front of the Capitol.

The Young Activists Guide to Making Change

After three years of hard work led by youth activists and local organizations, Hawai'i students will have access to something new to meet their essential needs: free period products in school.

Faviola Leyva

Video Producer