News & Events

Arkansas NCTA presents "Asian American History in Arkansas and Beyond," an in-person workshop for teachers of grades 5–12 taking place on June 25, 2025. This workshop explores key events and communities in Asian American history—nationally and right here in Arkansas—through classroom-ready resources and digital platforms like Rising Above in Arkansas and The Arkansas Chinese Heritage Project. Register here!

Arkansas NCTA presents "Foundations of East Asian Civilization: Confucianism, Shinto, and Buddhism," an in-person workshop for teachers of grades 5–12 taking place on June 13, 2025. This full-day seminar introduces educators to three foundational traditions in East Asia and offers classroom-ready strategies to bring them to life. Participants will receive a $50 honorarium and two free books. Register here!

Arkansas NCTA presents the Women's History Month Series, a 3-part workshop series on women in Japan for grade 9 - 12 teachers sponsored by the Arkansas Division of the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. Register Here!

Arkansas NCTA presents "Ecology and Energy: Teaching Asia and the Environment," a virtual workshop for teachers of grades 6 - 12 taking place on February 17, 2025. This workshop equips educators with digital tools and strategies to integrate Korea into their classroom, exploring its rich political, social, and historical contexts behind the global influence of Korean popular culture. Register here!