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.

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  • Kesa Kivel
    signed 2016-03-15 08:17:47 -0700
  • Normi Burke
    signed 2016-03-15 08:07:18 -0700
  • Betsy Paredes
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-15 07:46:36 -0700
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Betsy Paredes
    signed 2016-03-15 07:46:12 -0700
    Ethnic studies!!
  • Jaime Ramos
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-15 07:40:55 -0700
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Jaime Ramos
    signed 2016-03-15 07:36:46 -0700
  • Vicki Lockhart
    signed 2016-03-15 02:42:26 -0700
  • Buck Wong
    signed 2016-03-15 00:09:08 -0700
  • Oscar Montiel
    signed 2016-03-14 23:37:08 -0700
  • Sarah Lee
    signed 2016-03-14 23:32:14 -0700
    Sarah Lee
  • Lauren Ibarra
    signed 2016-03-14 21:45:00 -0700
  • Mary Lopez
    signed 2016-03-14 21:42:42 -0700
  • Ariana Ibarra
    signed 2016-03-14 21:42:24 -0700
  • Alexis Aviles
    signed 2016-03-14 21:38:13 -0700
  • Saraith Aispuro
    signed 2016-03-14 21:34:07 -0700
  • Daisy Mata
    signed 2016-03-14 21:31:58 -0700
  • Sarah Wendorf
    signed 2016-03-14 02:02:59 -0700
    Ethnic studies taught me the hidden history of our country, connected me to people, and gave me tools for better white allyship. It’s so important.
  • Denise Lazaro
    signed 2016-03-11 14:24:10 -0800
  • Melchor Bongato
    signed 2016-03-11 03:21:00 -0800
    Melchor Bongato
  • Yazmin Ruiz
    signed 2016-03-10 17:52:45 -0800
  • Yatzil Ruiz
    signed 2016-03-10 17:31:56 -0800
  • Ariana Thompson-Lastad
    signed 2016-03-09 09:43:04 -0800
  • Abby Burkland
    signed 2016-03-08 16:26:52 -0800
  • Chris Thompson
    signed 2016-03-08 10:08:40 -0800
    Chris Thompson
  • Jherlyn Sarmiento
    signed 2016-03-07 19:45:48 -0800
  • Dianna Ratsamy
    signed via 2016-03-07 14:48:29 -0800
    Dianna Ratsamy
  • Marichel Mendoza
    signed 2016-03-07 08:59:12 -0800
    KEEP ETHNIC STUDIES AT SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY!
  • Deirdre McMahon
    signed 2016-03-07 05:31:08 -0800
  • Patty Enrado
    signed 2016-03-06 22:31:37 -0800
    AAS at UC Davis back in 1983-85 connected me to my roots. I would not have become the writer I am today without having that history and connection.
  • Kayla Sweeten
    signed via 2016-03-06 21:47:07 -0800

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