Conference Theme

Radical (Re)Imagining of Asian America: From Myths to Truths​


Asians, Pacific Islanders, and South Asians in the Americas are famously subject to the model minority myth, the fallacious narrative that depicts us as passive, obedient, hard-working, and successful. The myth exists partially to be wielded against other marginalized groups, but it has myriad of harmful effects on us as well. These include: denying our diversity of culture, class, and experience; permitting limited achievement for some but leadership for virtually none; and limiting our representation in popular culture. A corollary myth is that racism does not apply to us—thereby undermining our solidarity with other marginalized groups. The aim of this year’s conference is to critique and dismantle these and other myths by re-imagining APISA America. How do we become visible? How do we become stronger actors in the fight against structural racism? How do we liberate ourselves from restrictive stereotypes? How do we fight for what we want rather than accept what we are given? What do we need to do in order to be in solidarity and work toward liberation for all? How do we dispel the myths and find our truths?

The conference will take place at Sage Hill School in Newport Coast, CA from March 25-27, 2022.

We welcome all educators who identify as Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian (APISA)
from early childhood through higher education institutions, public and private.

For the 2022 conference, we are offering a program
​for APISA students as well.
​See the Program page for more info

Email us at asianeducatorsalliance@gmail.com

Registration

Early bird rate
​for adults and students: $130
(until Feb 28, 2022)
​
​Regular rate: $155
​(March 1, 2022 and after)

Accommodations & Travel

John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) is the closest airport to the school. Long Beach Airport (LGB) is the next closest. 
Book in our hotel block at the Marriott Newport Beach to get the great conference rate.

Call for Workshop Proposals
​Now Open

 Conference workshops will be 60 minutes. The call for proposals will remain open from January 7th to February 1, 2022.