C&I Connections Newsletter

In this week’s update, we celebrate the start of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month, offering resources to help students explore the rich history and contributions of the AAPI community. We also pause to reflect on the historical significance of May 4, 1970, at Kent State University.

Looking ahead, this issue contains information regarding our upcoming Elementary Grade Level Team Meetings (GLTM). These sessions are essential for all returning staff as we provide specialized instructional training for our new Science program launching in the 26-27 school year.

Please see the Elementary GLTM schedule, resources, and our weekly curricular overview below!

Take care,

C&I Team

Each May we honor the contributions of generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) who have enriched America’s history and continue to be instrumental in its future success. To include students in this knowledge of our history, virtually visit the Library of Congress to discover more about the founding of AAPI Month, and to view a wealth of resources. Additional resources/lessons are below for use within your classroom.

• PBS
• Ohio Asian Pacific American Advocates
• Log into TCI to view additional resources
• Elementary - Asian Americans in Their Own Words
• Secondary- The Story of 16 Year Old Lee Chew, Asian Immigration During the 20th Century

Kent State University students protested the Vietnam War in 1970; the Ohio National Guard fired into the crowd killing four students and wounding nine. This event caused a domino effect of students striking and colleges closing (JERRY M. LEWIS and THOMAS R. HENSLEY)

As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, please join us for our upcoming Grade Level Team Meetings.

The primary focus of these sessions will be instructional training for our new Science program. Detailed dates and times for each session are listed in the graphic below.

Attendance Details:

• Please attend the session for the grade level you will be teaching next year.

• If you will not be returning to CH-UH for the 26-27 school year, attendance is not required.

We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have not yet participated in the Clarity Cohort and are interested in joining next year, please add your name to the interest form. You only need to do this once.

If you have already been part of the Clarity Cohort (last year or this year), you do not need to add your name here.