Asian Americans overwhelmingly support teaching historical topics like slavery, racism, and segregation in public schools but strongly oppose colleges using race and ethnicity in admissions, according to a new survey.
Why it matters: This data is a rare look at the nuances Asian Americans have around race and education four years after the pandemic, when the nation saw surges in anti-Asian hate and a racial awakening sparked by the murder of George Floyd.
The big picture: The broad survey of AAPI residents about education came right before pro-Palestinian protests struck college campuses and after previous studies showed Asian Americans are still worried about hate crimes.
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