TeachMN is dedicated to building a teacher workforce that reflects the unique backgrounds of Minnesota students and communities. To do that, we need talented teachers from all backgrounds, including our Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
TeachMN can help you find a teaching pathway and an educator community to support you on your journey to become a teacher.

The Asian American Coalition for Education strives for equality for Asian American educators, taking legal action against universities that discriminate against Asian American students and advocating for policies that provide more opportunities for future Asian educators.

Considering Augsburg University? Check out Augsburg’s Thrive program! Thrive supports all students working toward a K–12 teaching license. This program offers mentorship, health and wellness support and personalized counseling to help you transition smoothly into your studies and build a strong foundation for your future teaching career.

The Coalition to Increase Teachers of Color and American Indian Teachers in Minnesota, unites individuals, organizations and communities throughout the state. The Coalition creates affinity spaces and gatherings, advocates for policy changes, and raises awareness about the importance of diverse classroom teachers.

Made up of over 470 local unions, Education Minnesota advocates for educators statewide. In addition to their policy work, Education Minnesota supports preservice and current teachers with workshops, networking opportunities, connections with affinity groups—such as the Pan-Asian Educators Forum—and more.

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) provides professional development resources, volunteer events and networking to Asian and Pacific Islander professionals.

The NEA Asian & Pacific Islander Caucus, or APIC, identifies and advocates for AAPI issues and concerns within the National Education Association. APIC hosts conferences and offers opportunities for members to connect and share resources.

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