This year, public schools across Connecticut will be required to include Asian American and Pacific Islander studies as part of their curriculum.

The state passed a law about this three years ago. A teacher in Simsbury is providing a look at what that could look like.

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It’s in this classroom at Simsbury High School where English teacher Michelle Henry has had a rewarding experience.

“It’s a great course where students can really learn to think critically and to be able to analyze multiple stories,” Henry said.

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For the past three years, she’s piloted an Asian American studies course that can earn students

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