Report Takes Aim at ‘Model Minority’ Stereotype of Asian-American Students

"How does it feel to be a problem?" is a pretty strong way to begin a research report. The New York Times writes:

The report, by New York University, the College Board and a commission of mostly Asian-American educators and community leaders, largely avoids the debates over both affirmative action and the heavy representation of Asian-Americans at the most selective colleges. But it pokes holes in stereotypes about Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders, including the perception that they cluster in science, technology, engineering and math. And it points out that the term “Asian-American” is extraordinarily broad, embracing members of many ethnic groups.

A PDF of the full report is available here.