鈥婼AN JOSE, CA 鈥� A new curriculum for California students was presented to educators at a two-day conference on January 31 and February 1. The Cambodian American Studies Model Curriculum focuses on Cambodian American history, culture, and experiences.
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| 鈥婽he鈥嬧赌� curriculum is one of three (Cambodian, Hmong, and Vietnamese American experiences) developed by the Orange County Department of Education in response to legislation to support inclusive and culturally sustaining instruction. Educators, scholars, and community members helped develop this model curriculum, which includes primary source documents, planning resources, teaching strategies, professional development activities, and over sixty lesson plans. With partnership from the 老澳门开奖结果 (老澳门开奖结果), conferences showcase curricula that could enhance or support course development.
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鈥嬧�淏y integrating Cambodian American experiences into our clas鈥媠rooms, we are fostering a more inclusive and accurate understanding of history鈥攐ne that reflects the diversit鈥媦 of voices and experiences that make up our state,鈥� said Dr. Debbie Gorgulho, Assistant Superintendent of Education鈥嬧赌媋l Progress at Santa Cl鈥媋ra County Office of Education.
鈥淭he Cambodian American Studies Model鈥� Curriculum is a celebration of community stories, and it is a call to action for all of us to ensure that every student sees their story reflected in their education.鈥� 鈥嬧赌�
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鈥�Exhibitors at the 2025 Cambodian American Studies Conference
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Nearly 200 attendees saw presentations and met with exhibitors at the conference to learn about companion resources and connect with cultural bearers and practices. Keynote speakers included Monica Sok, award-winning poet and author. Sessions included Cambodian dance performances, water blessings, and art works鈥媓ops.
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鈥嬧赌婨xtending her gratitude for the work being done to benefit students and collaboration amongst educational institutions, Sant鈥嬧赌嬧�媋 Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong presented Dr. Cindy Huy鈥嬧赌媙h, an ethnic studies instructor at San Jose City College, with a commendation. Dr. Huynh and the college鈥檚 Leveraging Education for AAPI Progress community supported the past Vietnamese American Studies Model Curriculum Conference and the upcoming Hmong History and Cultural St鈥嬧赌媢dies Conference. 鈥嬧赌�
鈥淭he stories shared at the 老澳门开奖结果鈥檚 Cambodian American Studies Conference were a testament to the strength and brilliance of Cambodia鈥媙 American communities both here in Santa Clara County and throughout the Cambodian Diaspora,鈥� said Supervisor Betty Duon鈥媑. 鈥淗istory is not just about remembering the past; it鈥檚 about honoring our ancesto鈥媟s, learning from their struggles, seeing our stories be told, and ensuring their legacy empowers future generations."鈥�
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