Petition in support of AB 101

I support AB 101 (Alejo) which would require school districts to provide students with a statewide, approved A-G, ethnic studies curriculum.

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 District schools.

Given California’s annual increase in 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 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.

Who's signing

Allie Melendrez
Blancaflor Villanueva
Lilyanne Pham
Julianna Lee
Chloe McClean
Saraih Naranjo
Bryant Chang
Esmeralda Lomeli
Gabriel Rodriguez
Kassandra Avelar
Rodolfo Lozano
Valerie De Haro
David Frausto
Paris Gipple
Jorge Magaña
Gianni Tacadena
1,057 signatures

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  • alexis abalos
    signed 2015-03-24 14:01:39 -0700
  • Allie Melendrez
    signed 2015-03-24 14:00:40 -0700
  • Dafne Contreras
    signed 2015-03-24 14:00:05 -0700
  • Blancaflor Villanueva
    signed via 2015-03-24 13:13:35 -0700
  • Susan Luevano
    signed 2015-03-24 13:12:07 -0700
  • Estela Ballon
    signed 2015-03-24 12:41:23 -0700
  • Joshua Caceres
    signed 2015-03-24 12:18:30 -0700
    bredy gud
  • Leo Almonte
    signed 2015-03-24 12:00:52 -0700
  • Lilyanne Pham
    signed 2015-03-24 12:00:42 -0700
    Ethnic studies is not only an interesting course to take, but it also has been shown to have significant effects on students in regards to levels of acceptance towards groups outside of their own. We need ethnic studies.
  • Alejandro Sanchez
    signed 2015-03-24 11:59:55 -0700
  • Julianna Lee
    signed 2015-03-24 11:59:08 -0700
  • Chloe McClean
    signed 2015-03-24 11:58:59 -0700
  • Becky Alvarado
    signed 2015-03-24 11:58:57 -0700
    Yes on Ethnic Studies!
  • Hilda Tapia
    signed 2015-03-24 11:58:55 -0700
  • Salvador Fernandez
    signed 2015-03-24 11:58:53 -0700
    i need ethnic studies and i need it NOW
  • Saraih Naranjo
    signed 2015-03-24 11:57:08 -0700
  • Bryant Chang
    signed 2015-03-24 11:56:42 -0700
    plz give ethnic studies
  • Esmeralda Lomeli
    signed 2015-03-24 11:56:33 -0700
  • Alyssa Nalapo
    signed 2015-03-24 11:56:13 -0700
  • Gabriel Rodriguez
    signed 2015-03-24 11:55:57 -0700
    we need the ethnic studies program in order to better ourselves as a soicety
  • virginia ferrer
    signed via 2015-03-24 09:42:10 -0700
  • Kassandra Avelar
    signed 2015-03-24 09:28:57 -0700
  • Rodolfo Lozano
    signed 2015-03-24 09:28:12 -0700
    This initiative is another step in the battle of civil rights, in order to recognize our history, as children of the state of Calfornia.
  • Charisse Labrador
    signed 2015-03-24 09:27:45 -0700
    Much Ethnic Much Classes Wow
  • Valerie De Haro
    signed 2015-03-24 09:27:17 -0700
  • David Frausto
    signed 2015-03-24 09:27:14 -0700
  • Paris Gipple
    signed 2015-03-24 09:27:13 -0700
  • Jorge Magaña
    signed 2015-03-24 09:26:27 -0700
  • Karley Foster
    signed 2015-03-24 09:26:13 -0700
  • Gianni Tacadena
    signed 2015-03-24 09:26:03 -0700

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