Program Start Date: Jul 14 2026
This program is now full and registration has closed. We invite educators to join us for our annual Write About Asia: Freeman Award Winners Writer’s Workshop, an online professional development series centered on award-winning children’s and young adult literature from East and Southeast Asia. Facilitated by Lyn Jackson and Nora Douglass, the workshop gives
Program Start Date: Jun 16 2026
This online seminar was an introductory overview of modern Chinese history. Class meetings included a lecture component that provided a “lightning round” survey of major events in the twentieth century as well as a discussion component during which participants were invited to share their questions and reflections. In addition to the textbook (David Kenley’s Modern
Program Start Date: Jul 29 2026
This program is now full and registration has closed. The East Asia Resource Center invites middle and high school educators to join the Global Asia(s) Summer Book Club from June to August 2026. Don’t miss this opportunity to partake in an online professional development reading series built around contemporary novels that trace the movement of
Program Start Date: May 28 2026
This program is now full and registration has closed. Educators joined us for a movie and book club and stepped into Shoji Morimoto’s life “as a rental person who does nothing.” His short memoir (by the same name) chronicles his adventures providing a service to “the lonely and social anxious.” We also focused on Rental Family,
Program Start Date: Apr 22 2026
China is home to one of the world’s most iconic architectural feats, the ancient Great Wall, built to guard its borders. Today, it is also known for the “Great Firewall,” the vast digital system that regulates and restricts online activity within the country. This modern wall limits access to many social media platforms and
Program Start Date: Mar 18 2026
Step into the daily life of Hirayama, a Tokyo public-toilet cleaner whose routine becomes a meditation on attention, solitude, and meaning. Nominated for Best International Feature at the 2024 Academy Awards, Perfect Days (2023) invites viewers into a carefully observed world shaped by work, habit, and quiet discipline. Along the way, we see Hirayama’s devotion
Program Start Date: Mar 24 2026
Educators joined us for a discussion of the narratives contained within and beyond a painting, sculpture, or larger artistic program. In this series we explored artistic objects and religious sites by considering the iconographic details, historical context, and larger story told when we examine the function and purpose of each object. These sessions were
Program Start Date: Aug 3 2026
Application for this program has now closed. Program Details Join the East Asia Resource Center and the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Conservation Center for an up-close and in-depth exploration of East Asian paintings. Over the course of this five-day institute we will study East Asian painting formats, functions, and the ways
Program Start Date: Feb 10 2026
Staying informed about global events, especially in East Asia, can be overwhelming with the constant flood of news. That’s why we offered Behind the Headlines, an online series designed specifically for teachers. This series provided a clear and insightful overview of recent developments in Japan, China, North and South Korea, Taiwan, Xinjiang, Hong Kong.
Program Start Date: Dec 4 2025
Photograph: Getty Images via The Economist. While much of today’s news emphasizes growing U.S.-China tensions, Dan Wang’s Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future offers a fresh perspective on China and sheds light on the United States in the 21st century. Combining sharp analysis with engaging storytelling, Wang presents a vivid portrait of a