A recent study on the experiences of Asian American high school students in Boston has found that they are more likely to feel overlooked and marginalized than other students.
The researchers compared survey results from six Boston Public School (BPS) high schools where at least 10% of students were Asian American and found that although Asian American students generally performed well academically, many felt isolated and disconnected socially.
In order to compare the experiences of different racial and ethnic groups, Sasaki and Tung used results from the school district’s 2018-2019 school climate survey, which is an annual assessment of student engagement, relationships with peers and teachers, safety and academic stress.
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“The dominant narrative out there in Boston Public Schools, as well as many other places, is that Asian students are doing fine. Based on our experiences and anecdotes, we know that is not the case,” Sasaki revealed.
Many of the students shared feeling isolated from their schools because they perceived the curriculum as not relevant to their cultural background, which made it difficult to connect with other students. Additionally, they expressed concerns about the lack of Asian American teachers in their schools.
During the event, Linda Chen, a senior deputy superintendent of…
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