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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  • Cheryl Ortega
    signed 2015-09-07 20:11:44 -0700
  • Eleanore Stovall
    signed 2015-09-07 18:45:48 -0700
  • ernesto vigil
    signed 2015-09-07 17:38:59 -0700
    Free to tuition for the UC nd CSU systems; drop CSUN impending ties w/UNAM, which is intended to undermine CSUN’s CHicana/o Studies Dept.
  • Johanna Lopez
    posted about this on Facebook 2015-09-07 16:18:06 -0700
    Sign the petition: Petition in support of AB 101
  • Johanna Lopez
    signed 2015-09-07 16:17:51 -0700
  • Michelle Cohen
    signed 2015-09-07 16:12:36 -0700
  • James Work
    signed 2015-09-07 15:42:57 -0700
  • Zacarias Gonzalez
    signed via 2015-09-07 14:12:19 -0700
  • Scott Davis
    signed 2015-09-07 13:56:48 -0700
  • Maria Ponce
    signed 2015-09-07 13:52:39 -0700
  • Elizabeth Ferrari
    signed 2015-09-07 12:15:18 -0700
    Let’s support equality beginning in our schools.
  • John Okura
    signed 2015-09-07 09:55:28 -0700
  • Robert Anders
    signed 2015-09-07 07:10:30 -0700
  • Linda Olvera
    signed 2015-09-06 21:53:16 -0700
    Let the truth in our ethnic history abound for students!
  • Craig Cook
    signed 2015-09-06 18:58:42 -0700
    #SAVE ETHNICSTUDIES
  • Ray Black
    signed via 2015-09-06 14:23:31 -0700
  • Ezra Cadena
    signed 2015-09-06 07:27:13 -0700
  • Gabrielle Jackson
    signed 2015-09-05 09:13:03 -0700
    Knowing the history of the people is crucial to understanding the present political and social situation. Let the stories be told.
  • Patrick Barrett
    signed 2015-09-04 21:23:31 -0700
  • Veronica Ramirez
    signed 2015-09-04 15:58:39 -0700
  • Bradley Boovy
    signed via 2015-09-04 12:22:40 -0700
  • Ann Magennis
    signed via 2015-09-04 11:10:36 -0700
  • Claudine Montes
    signed 2015-09-04 05:08:51 -0700
  • Maggie Hundley
    signed 2015-09-03 22:19:12 -0700
  • Alara MacGillivray
    signed 2015-09-03 22:07:48 -0700
  • Jullisa Camacho
    signed 2015-09-03 21:19:03 -0700
  • Manuel          G Montes
    signed via 2015-09-03 20:01:28 -0700
  • Robert Thompson
    signed via 2015-09-03 17:50:25 -0700
  • Emily Rubin
    signed via 2015-09-03 12:53:58 -0700
  • Charlene Martinez
    signed via 2015-09-03 12:23:24 -0700

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