Wisconsin Governor Signs Bill to Mandate Asian American History Lessons in Schools

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers on Thursday signed bipartisan legislation that will require Hmong and Asian American histories to be taught in K-12 schools. Mr. Evers’s office stated that the bill ensures that Hmong and Asian American histories are preserved for generations to come, recognizing the contributions these communities have made to the state. Wisconsin has the third-largest Hmong population in the United States. According to the Hmong American Center, around 50,000 Hmong Americans are living in many communities across the state. “The Hmong and Asian American communities are a critical part of our state’s history, culture, economy, and our future,” Mr. Evers stated in a press release....