Founded in the midst of the 1960's civil rights struggle, The Association of Chinese Teachers (TACT) is a professional organization of dedicated educators actively striving for educational excellence and equity for all students through: Advocacy and Outreach Professional Development Parent Involvement Community Collaboration and Involvement Particpation in Educational Policy Making Over the years, TACT has been instrumental in shaping policy in the areas of affirmative action, bilingual education, crosscultural curriculum, and teachers' issues. As a community organization, TACT seeks to define the rightful place of Chinese students and teachers in the classrooms of America.