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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I 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.

Who's signing

Diana Ramirez
Denise Gonzalez
Dorany Pineda
Melanie Kaplan
Elizabeth Valdivia
Christina Lares
Ricky Maynez
Saray Flores
Rachel Anne Pineda
Julie Oatfield
saul yepez
1,063 SIGNATURES
1,000 signatures

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  • Diana Ramirez
    signed 2016-03-27 18:00:04 -0700
  • Denise Gonzalez
    signed 2016-03-26 16:25:46 -0700
  • Anthony Pittman
    signed 2016-03-25 12:13:14 -0700
  • Crystal Leon
    signed 2016-03-25 12:05:29 -0700
  • Navid Barragan
    signed 2016-03-21 16:08:40 -0700
  • Alma Raya
    signed 2016-03-20 17:58:42 -0700
  • Dorany Pineda
    signed 2016-03-19 13:06:33 -0700
  • Melanie Kaplan
    signed 2016-03-18 21:44:26 -0700
  • Elizabeth Valdivia
    signed 2016-03-18 21:24:50 -0700
    Elizabeth Valdivia
  • Lorena Velasquez
    signed via 2016-03-18 16:14:46 -0700
  • Christina Lares
    signed 2016-03-18 11:31:24 -0700
  • Ricky Maynez
    signed 2016-03-17 22:32:31 -0700
  • Saray Flores
    signed 2016-03-17 22:30:14 -0700
  • Genoveva Zesati
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-17 12:49:56 -0700
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Genoveva Zesati
    signed 2016-03-17 12:49:36 -0700
    I’m tired of learning the history of this country through one ethnic group’s point of view. I want to learn how the United States has come to be the nation it is because of all immigrants and indigenous people and not just through an Anglo/ Caucasian perspective. We deserve to know our history.
  • Rachel Anne Pineda
    signed 2016-03-16 22:11:51 -0700
  • Kayden Acas
    signed 2016-03-16 12:41:25 -0700
  • Genea Gettig
    signed 2016-03-15 18:24:49 -0700
  • Emma De La Rosa
    signed via 2016-03-15 16:36:17 -0700
  • Julie Oatfield
    signed 2016-03-15 16:03:11 -0700
  • saul yepez
    signed via 2016-03-15 15:21:42 -0700
  • lauren liu
    signed 2016-03-15 13:54:21 -0700
  • Olga Vega
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-15 13:02:05 -0700
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Olga Vega
    signed via 2016-03-15 13:01:16 -0700
  • Crystal Vega
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-15 12:53:34 -0700
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Crystal Vega
    signed 2016-03-15 12:52:48 -0700
  • Nic M
    signed via 2016-03-15 09:58:18 -0700
  • Karina Chavarria
    signed 2016-03-15 09:50:58 -0700
  • Dennis Somera
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-15 09:21:07 -0700
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Dennis Somera
    signed 2016-03-15 09:20:41 -0700

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