I want to thank everyone who joined us at the AERA Annual Conference in Chicago, IL. It was so energizing to (re)connect with existing and new members of REAPA SIG. The paper, roundtable, and symposium sessions were incredibly diverse and stimulating. It was also the SIG’s great pleasure to honor Professor A. Lin Goodwin with the Distinguished Scholar Award for her significant contributions to our intellectual community.  

At the business meeting, REAPA was also privileged to host youth leaders from KINETIC, Asian Americans Advancing Justice- Chicago’s youth empowerment program. KINETIC graciously shared their important work in local communities centered on increasing the visibility of Asian American and immigrant students and broadening youth’s understanding of racial inequities and other forms of oppression. We will continue to highlight the work and efforts of groups engaged in these types of struggle for educational equity and racial justice.

A huge thank you goes out to Drs. Oiyan Poon and Tracy Lachica Buenavista for their wonderful service the past two years. We are excited to welcome incoming executive committee members Drs. Mitsu Narui and Candace Chow. We will be in touch throughout the year with REAPA related news and information. Please do not hesitate to share with us your ideas for improving our SIG. I look forward to seeing everyone in Washington DC next spring.

Vichet Chhuon
University of Minnesota
REAPA Chair, 2014-2016