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Asian American and Pacific Islander studies resources for the classroom
All chapters of Foundations and Futures include lesson plans and curricular tools that are designed for high school students and grounded in ethnic studies pedagogy. Feel free to search our repository of primary sources and material that helps bring Asian American and Pacific Islander histories and experiences into the classroom.
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Maya talks about her identity as an Indonesian American
Watch Maya talk about her identity as an Indonesian American, and growing up with two cultures.
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Ceeds of Peace program
Ceeds of Peace program at the Wai Wai Collective. Maya is on the far right.
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Wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets
Examples of wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets in which the puppeteer uses a central rod in the puppet’s body and sticks attached the puppet’s arm in different performances. These puppets are displayed in Maya’s home and represent her connection to Indonesia and the importance of art in our everyday lives.
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Wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets
Examples of wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets in which the puppeteer uses a central rod in the puppet’s body and sticks attached the puppet’s arm in different performances. These puppets also are displayed in Maya’s home and represent her connection to Indonesia and the importance of art in our everyday lives.
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Wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets
Examples of wayang golek, traditional wooden puppets in which the puppeteer uses a central rod in the puppet’s body and sticks attached the puppet’s arm in different performances. These puppets are displayed in Maya’s home and represent her connection to Indonesia and the importance of art in our everyday lives.
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Maya’s family reunion, 2018
Maya and her extended family in Jakarta at a 2018 family reunion. Maya is standing left of center toward the back.
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Maya in Bali, Indonesia, early 2000s
Maya in Bali, Indonesia, early 2000s. Maya spent her summers in Bali from 2001 top 2003, working with schools to diversify curriculum following the Suharto era.
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Toraja art
Toraja art from a traditional house displayed in Maya’s home. This art was part
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Book cover of The First day of Peace
This 2023 children’s book by Maya and Todd Schuster, illustrated by Tatiana Gardel, emphasizes the importance of building peace through being kind and sharing with others. As a global peace leader, Maya is profoundly committed to teaching younger generations how to build a better world for the future.
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Maya speaks about seeking community and connection
Here, Maya talks about learning from her mother the importance of always seeking community and connection, which taught her and her brother to become bridge-builders.
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Module 2: Identity and Multiracial Alliances
Veronica Terriquez and May Lin
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Module 3: Building Youth Power Through Healing
Veronica Terriquez and May Lin
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Module 4: Youth Voice in Elections
Veronica Terriquez and May Lin
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Module 5: Youth-Led Campaigns
Veronica Terriquez and May Lin
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Chapter Overview: Multiracial Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans
Nitasha Tamar Sharma
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Module 1: Overview: Multiracial Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans
Nitasha Tamar Sharma
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Chapter Overview: We Are Here Because You Were There: Race, Colonialism, and Migration
Mae Ngai, Wena Teng, Greg Robinson, and Jonathan Van Harmelen
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Module 1: Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and the Asia-Pacific
Mae Ngai and Wena Teng
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Module 2: Homeland Ties
Mae Ngai and Wena Teng
