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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  • Erik Schnabel
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-03 13:11:48 -0800
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Oswaldo Rosales
    signed 2016-03-03 13:11:36 -0800
  • Erik Schnabel
    signed 2016-03-03 13:11:36 -0800
    Erik Schnabel
  • Karina Paredes
    signed 2016-03-03 12:25:22 -0800
  • tanya castro
    signed 2016-03-03 12:23:19 -0800
  • Valerie Lozano
    signed 2016-03-03 11:17:12 -0800
    STUDENTS OF SF WILL NOT BE SILENCED
  • Madison Alhanati
    signed 2016-03-03 11:12:43 -0800
  • Carlos Munoz
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-03 10:11:53 -0800
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Carlos Munoz
    signed 2016-03-03 10:11:35 -0800
  • Michele Wittig
    signed 2016-03-03 08:54:43 -0800
  • Rosie Puentes-Terry
    signed 2016-03-03 07:45:42 -0800
  • Ernest Bustillos
    signed 2016-03-03 07:44:08 -0800
  • Melanie Cervantes
    signed 2016-03-03 07:28:42 -0800
    Melanie Cervantes
  • Katio Steyler
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-03 07:24:08 -0800
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Dora Maria Perez
    signed 2016-03-03 07:23:26 -0800
  • Marian Cruz
    signed 2016-03-03 06:56:39 -0800
    Marian Cruz
  • Jessica Page
    signed 2016-03-03 05:51:37 -0800
  • Melissa-Ann Nievera-Lozano
    signed 2016-03-03 05:36:23 -0800
  • Lupe Gallegos-Diaz
    signed 2016-03-03 04:10:54 -0800
  • gladys puente
    signed 2016-03-02 22:32:14 -0800
  • Scott Tsuchitani
    signed 2016-03-02 22:21:17 -0800
  • enrique lopez
    signed via 2016-03-02 22:16:13 -0800
  • Todd Snyder
    signed 2016-03-02 22:04:13 -0800
  • Douachee Vang
    signed 2016-03-02 21:45:20 -0800
  • Lisa Rosenberg
    signed 2016-03-02 21:43:59 -0800
  • Israel Villa
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-03-02 21:39:22 -0800
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • William Ramirez
    signed 2016-03-02 21:30:36 -0800
  • Charli Eaton
    signed via 2016-03-02 11:41:05 -0800
  • Jonathan Tran
    signed 2016-03-01 13:27:26 -0800
  • Raquel Cetz
    signed via 2016-02-29 16:37:28 -0800

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