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

Philip Trevino
Molly Bryson
Michael Childress
Katina Castillo
Jennifer Flores
Anh Bui
Cathy Arroyo
Monique Gonzalez
Asia Hampton
Jose Arias
Lucia Greenfield-Head
Carlos Aponte-Salcedo
Sharon Frede
Ramiro Medrano
1,063 SIGNATURES
1,000 signatures

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  • Philip Trevino
    signed 2016-02-28 18:58:33 -0800
  • Beverly Jones
    signed 2016-02-28 06:55:04 -0800
  • Molly Bryson
    signed 2016-02-27 13:46:23 -0800
  • Carlos Navarrete
    signed 2016-02-27 12:51:50 -0800
  • Michael Childress
    signed 2016-02-27 09:33:21 -0800
  • Victor gonzalez
    signed 2016-02-27 09:30:44 -0800
    Victoria Siempre.
  • Ruben Vallejo
    signed 2016-02-27 06:26:55 -0800
    Ruben Vallejo
  • Katina Castillo
    signed via 2016-02-26 20:24:08 -0800
    Katina Castillo
  • Gabriela Chairez
    signed 2016-02-26 20:18:42 -0800
  • Kim Ta
    signed 2016-02-26 17:59:05 -0800
  • Jennifer Flores
    signed 2016-02-26 17:47:33 -0800
  • Wil Ortuño
    signed via 2016-02-26 16:35:09 -0800
    Say no to total assimilation…
  • Anh Bui
    signed 2016-02-26 16:11:38 -0800
  • Rocky Barrera
    signed 2016-02-26 15:04:02 -0800
    My hope is that this is only a small, yet extremely significant 1st step in Diversity Appreciation/Education, and the deconstruction of our very limited and narrow definition of America. We must reflect on inclusion and teach the whole truth to nurture students sense of self, understanding of our commonalities, with respect and appreciation of differences.
  • Cathy Arroyo
    signed 2016-02-26 12:58:12 -0800
  • Monique Gonzalez
    signed 2016-02-26 12:56:14 -0800
  • Ramon Diaz
    signed 2016-02-26 12:39:38 -0800
  • Yesenia Molina
    signed 2016-02-26 12:36:03 -0800
  • Shirin Makaremi
    signed 2016-02-26 12:03:48 -0800
    Shirin Makaremi
  • Asia Hampton
    signed via 2016-02-26 11:08:41 -0800
  • Karina Muniz
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-02-26 09:39:43 -0800
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Karina Muniz
    signed 2016-02-26 09:37:32 -0800
  • Jose Arias
    signed via 2016-02-26 08:28:58 -0800
  • Lucia Greenfield-Head
    signed 2016-02-26 08:20:09 -0800
  • Carlos Aponte-Salcedo
    signed 2016-02-26 08:19:57 -0800
  • Paolina Ramirez
    signed 2016-02-26 07:51:58 -0800
  • Milmaglyn Morales
    signed 2016-02-26 06:30:25 -0800
  • Gertrude Williams
    signed 2016-02-26 03:47:32 -0800
    Gertrude B. WILLIAMS
  • Sharon Frede
    signed 2016-02-26 02:27:47 -0800
  • Ramiro Medrano
    signed 2016-02-25 23:13:17 -0800

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