By Peggy Chapman Northwest Asian Weekly At only 26 years old, Sarah Baker has an impressive resume of supporting diversity. Not only is she the president-elect of the Japanese American […]
Meet Mia Tuan — UW’s Dean of the College of Education
By Nina Huang Northwest Asian Weekly “UW, where have you been all my life?” asked Mia Tuan. Tuan is the first Asian American female and third Asian American to be […]
Here’s 8 Ways Asian Americans can stand up to racist presidential candidates
Republican presidential candidates Jeb Bush and Donald Trump this week unleashed a string of racist insults against Asian Americans and Latinos. Trump pulled a “ching chong” at a rally and […]
Is it back to school for Seattle Public Schools? — Negotiations, negotiations…
And the negotiations have been tenuous. As of Sept. 8, there has been progress, but it depends on which side you are on. What does the Seattle Education Association (SEA) […]
A non-traditional school in Chinatown — A visit to Summit
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly Not many people are aware that Chinatown/International District has a new charter school. For those who know there is one, myths and […]
ID charter school rides the storm — Now what?
By Assunta Ng Northwest Asian Weekly On Sept 4, Washington State Supreme Court proclaimed that it is unconstitutional for charter schools to use state funding. Summit Public (charter) […]
Back to school — “A Fresh Start”
Congressman Adam Smith 9th District “The beginning of each new school year represents an opportunity to move forward toward achieving your goals. Focusing on your education is one of the […]
Luncheon on politics
On Aug. 7, The Greater Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce held a luncheon at New Hong Kong Restaurant to discuss the topic: Is Politics Good for Business? Julien Loh, Theresa […]
Yay for Yees!
California State Controller Bettie Yee recognized out going top National Yee officers at the 25th U.S. National Yee Convention held on August 1 -5, 2015 in Boston. (end)
Refugees get health care boost from PDA grant to ICHS
Eastside patients who are traditionally underserved when it comes to health care, including low income, non-English speaking, and uninsured and underinsured immigrants and refugees, will receive help thanks to a […]