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Christopher Sturken signed PETITION AB 2016 Ethnic Studies 2016-03-05 10:03:49 -0800It is critical that students of color have the opportunity to learn about their ethnic identities at a young age in order to have more pride and confidence in how valuable their voices are in this society. Ethnic studies also creates an opportunity to exchange knowledge of histories and ideas between all students. This exchange contributes to the development of cross-cultural empathy and greater understanding between people of different ethnicities.
PETITION AB 2016 Ethnic Studies
*** UPDATE *** AB 2016 was signed into law on September 13, 2016 by Governor Brown! Click here to download the full text of the law ---> DOWNLOAD
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Add signatureI support AB 2016, which instructs the Superintendent to establish a model curriculum for Ethnic Studies beginning the school year of 2017-18. Beginning with the school year after the development of the model curriculum, each school district with grade 9-12 will be required to offer the class to their students as an elective for social science.
California has one of the largest and most diverse student populations in the nation. Ethnic minorities account for over 71 percent of the student population, with more than 90 languages spoken in the state’s school districts
Given California’s annual increase in population diversity, it is especially important that students build knowledge of the various racial and ethnic groups in our state. Incorporating ethnic studies courses into standard high school curriculum is a means to accomplish this. In doing so, students gain an encompassed outlook on other cultures while learning respect and tolerance. Additionally, it provides students with the opportunity to learn about their respective culture in the context of California’s history.
Developing ethnic studies programs in all public high schools is an integral part of cultivating a classroom environment that is accepting of diverse cultures. It is vital for young people to learn about their history, but also important for them to feel like they can change their communities in positive ways. This bill will help close the achievement gap by reducing student truancy, increasing student enrollment, reduce drop-out rates, and better prepare Californian youth to be college-prepared and career-ready.
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Christopher Sturken signed PETITION SFSU College Of Ethnic Studies 2016-02-24 10:04:34 -0800Not only do classes offered by the COES provide spaces for the exploration of one’s identity and empowerment, but they also inspire cross-cultural empathy —a key component of racial reconciliation.
I am a white queer cis-gender man.PETITION SFSU College Of Ethnic Studies
Add signatureto: President Leslie E. Wong and Provost Vice President of Academic Affairs Sue Rosser
WE THE UNDERSIGNED WOULD LIKE TO BRING YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING PROBLEM, WITH RECOMMENDATION(S):
The proposed cuts to 40 percent of the COES budget will wipe out COES support for faculty hiring, research, and modest student resources that have survived a decade of systematic gutting.
These cuts will also impact students enrollment in COES classes and student’s ability to graduate in a timely manner. With a full and expanded budget allocation, not only will this enrich the community of San Francisco State University, but we hope to set an example for public schools, colleges, and universities in all of the United States.
IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE COLLEGE OF ETHNIC STUDIES.
