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Event Recap: APISBMA Mid-Autumn Mixer
The APISBMA Mid-Autumn Mixer held at the Milk & Honey Cafe in Fremont was a great success with around 50 current and former school board members and affiliated organizations in attendance
Oct 6


API Mobilize Scholarship Recipient Spotlight on Maggie Xie
APISBMA is pleased to partner with API Mobilize, an organization APIs Mobilize empowers the next generation of Asian American, Native...
Sep 9


APISBMA at AAPI LEAD Summit 2025
In July 2025, APISBMA Board Members attended the AAPI Lead Summit in Atlanta, GA. The event brought together over 350 AAPI leaders from...
Jul 27


Event Recap: Southern California Mixer
Thank you to everyone who attended our Southern California Mixer at P.F. Chang’s in Anaheim last week! We had an amazing turnout and...
Jun 1


AAPI Heritage Month interview: CSBA Director-at-Large, Asian/Pacific IsIander Sylvia Leong
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, CSBA recently interviewed former APISBMA Board Member and current CSBA Director-at-Large API Sylvia Leong. CSBA spoke with Leong about how her experiences shaped her perspective on education for AAPI students, and what challenges influenced her current work.
May 27


Event Recap: Navigating Federal Threats to Education and the Impact on the AANHPI Community
APISBMA co-hosted a relevant and important workshop with partner organizations Stop AAPI Hate and Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California to help our members and education leaders navigate changes at the Federal level. We thank Stop AAPI Hate speakers Annie Lee, Managing Director of Policy and Emily Fung, Education Equity Policy Manager, and Ash Alvandi, Vice President, Orange County, of AAAJ SoCal for sharing their insights and data with us. The panel was mod
May 23


Celebrate Asian American Pacific Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month—a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of AAPIs and...
May 5


APISBMA Board Member Andrew Yam featured in California School Board Association blog
Garvey School District trustee and APISBMA Board Member Andrew Yam featured in California School Board Association blog. CSBA spoke to...
Apr 30


Happy Lunar New Year 2025!
Happy Lunar New Year! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Gong Hay Fat Choy! Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! 새해 복 많이 받으세요!
Jan 29


Event Recap: APISBMA Breakfast at CSBA Annual Education Conference
APISBMA's event during the CSBA Annual Education Conference last week achieved record-breaking attendance, with nearly 200 individuals...
Dec 15, 2024


Event Recap: APISBMA Mixer at the CSBA AEC conference
What a great turn out at the APISBMA Mixer! APISBMA members and supporters enjoyed a nice evening out on the patio, yummy appetizers, and...
Dec 9, 2024


Event Recap: 2025 Annual Retreat
The APISBMA Board of Directors convened for the 2025 Annual Retreat, concentrating on strategic planning and goal-setting to be in...
Dec 8, 2024


Event Recap: Workshop at CSBA Annual Education Conference on Mental Health
Mental health issues among AANHPI students have increased as evidenced by the high prevalence of depression and suicidal ideation. To...
Dec 8, 2024


Event Recap: NorCal APISBMA Mixer in San Mateo
NorCal APISBMA Mixer in San Mateo that took place on September 6, 2024 was a wonderful time of catching up with old friends and meeting...
Sep 8, 2024


Event Recap: AAPI LeaD Summit 2024
APISBMA and school board members were well-represented at the inaugural AAPI LeaD Summit. The event drew over 300 AANHPI elected and...
Jun 22, 2024


Event Recap: Spring Mixer at The Huntington Library
On April 19th, a mix of both new and long-standing members of APISBMA, gathered at the esteemed Huntington Library, Art Museum, and...
Apr 23, 2024


Happy Lunar New Year 2024
As we joyfully embrace 2024, the Asian Pacific Islanders School Board Members Association (APISBMA) and the AANHPI community extends warm...
Feb 10, 2024


Event Recap: 2024 Strategic Planning Retreat
APISBMA Board of Directors convened for their annual retreat to establish their priorities for 2024. With their shared goals and a...
Jan 29, 2024


Event Recap: January 2024 Southern California Winter Mixer
We had a great turnout and discussion about how we can support all students, but especially AANHPI and Hispanic/Latine students, at our...
Jan 20, 2024


Event Recap: Workshop on Unique Barriers to Success for Southeast Asian Students and Families
Join APISBMA for an important presentation on Southeast Asian students and how school board members and superintendents can better serve...
Sep 17, 2023
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