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.

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  • Jorge Lopez
    @Mr_Lopez tweeted link to this page. 2015-03-10 18:13:30 -0700
    Sign the petition: Petition in support of AB 101 http://www.ethnicstudiesnow.com/ab101petition?recruiter_id=24778
  • Jorge Lopez
    posted about this on Facebook 2015-03-10 18:13:30 -0700
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  • Jorge Lopez
    signed 2015-03-10 18:11:57 -0700
  • Alina Carmona
    signed 2015-03-10 15:22:06 -0700
  • Jorge Castillo
    signed 2015-03-10 12:44:08 -0700
  • Mariana Garcia
    signed 2015-03-10 10:49:46 -0700
  • Nalya Rodriguez
    signed 2015-03-10 03:02:12 -0700
  • Guillermo Gonzalez
    signed 2015-03-10 01:24:40 -0700
  • Eddy Gana
    signed 2015-03-09 22:02:47 -0700
    Education is a right, not a privilege.
  • Elizabeth Sanchez
    signed 2015-03-09 21:14:34 -0700
  • Felicia Montes
    signed 2015-03-09 14:52:55 -0700
  • Rosemarie Sanchez-Fraser
    signed 2015-03-09 14:09:04 -0700
  • Scott Shoemate
    signed 2015-03-09 13:52:42 -0700
  • John Hernandez
    signed via 2015-03-09 12:41:45 -0700
  • marian sunde
    posted about this on Facebook 2015-03-09 12:38:27 -0700
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  • marian sunde
    signed 2015-03-09 12:38:07 -0700
  • Raquel Romero
    signed via 2015-03-09 12:23:48 -0700
  • Janeth Herrera Bucio
    signed via 2015-03-09 12:21:41 -0700
  • Marisol Cruz
    posted about this on Facebook 2015-03-09 11:58:48 -0700
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  • Marisol Cruz
    signed 2015-03-09 11:57:42 -0700
  • Yadira Chavez
    signed 2015-03-09 11:53:58 -0700
  • Karla Gómez
    signed 2015-03-09 11:51:15 -0700
    ¡Que vivan nuestras hxstorias!
  • Jacqueline Garcia-Martinez
    signed 2015-03-09 11:16:06 -0700
  • Crystal Maldonado
    signed via 2015-03-09 11:12:40 -0700
  • Tricia Gallagher-Geurtsen
    posted about this on Facebook 2015-03-09 10:36:31 -0700
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  • Tricia Gallagher-Geurtsen
    signed 2015-03-09 10:36:02 -0700
  • Nick Henning
    signed 2015-03-09 10:07:25 -0700
  • Delia Ortega
    signed 2015-03-09 09:43:40 -0700
    Assemblymember Alejo, I strongly urge your support for Ethnic Studies as a graduation requirement and instructional course for K-12 as well. As an Ethnic Studies professor, I can testify that I personally experience the success of students when they have learned about their culture and those of others. Research has demonstrated the high success rate of student retention, the decrease in drop out rates, and the confidence and motivation it instills in students’ self esteem that makes it all possible. I therefore, urge you to to support Ethnic Studies as an educational requirement K-12. Thank you. Delia Ortega
  • Jorge Jimenez
    signed via 2015-03-09 09:43:02 -0700
  • johnavalos rios
    signed via 2015-03-09 09:19:59 -0700

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