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

Kari Croft
Elizabeth Salinas
Jose Anguiano
sara greenberg
Renelle Lawrence
Kelly Murguia
Vanessa Martinez
Erin Alvarez
Sarah García
Jennifer Liu
Beatriz Aguilar
Diana Alvarado
1,063 SIGNATURES
1,000 signatures

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  • Amy Yamashiro
    signed 2016-02-24 13:24:07 -0800
  • Kari Croft
    signed 2016-02-24 13:12:21 -0800
  • Karina Vado
    signed 2016-02-24 13:08:20 -0800
  • Mark Nelson
    signed 2016-02-24 13:03:51 -0800
    Mark E Nelson
  • Ron Espiritu
    signed 2016-02-24 13:03:41 -0800
  • Hector Galvez
    signed 2016-02-24 13:02:19 -0800
  • Elizabeth Mendoza
    signed 2016-02-24 12:54:09 -0800
  • Elizabeth Salinas
    signed 2016-02-24 12:50:04 -0800
  • Jose Anguiano
    signed 2016-02-24 12:49:19 -0800
  • sara greenberg
    signed via 2016-02-24 12:29:40 -0800
  • Neli Hernandez-Briceño
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-02-24 12:17:42 -0800
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Neli Hernandez
    signed 2016-02-24 12:15:24 -0800
  • Renelle Lawrence
    signed 2016-02-24 12:12:44 -0800
  • shantel martinez
    signed 2016-02-24 12:05:37 -0800
    Shantel Martinez
  • Kelly Murguia
    signed 2016-02-24 12:04:43 -0800
  • Raul Juarez
    signed 2016-02-24 12:04:06 -0800
  • Vanessa Martinez
    signed 2016-02-24 12:02:38 -0800
  • Erin Alvarez
    signed 2016-02-24 11:57:16 -0800
  • Sarah García
    signed 2016-02-24 11:55:28 -0800
  • Tracie Jones
    signed 2016-02-24 11:55:07 -0800
  • Cesar Cruz
    signed 2016-02-24 11:45:03 -0800
    It is a must! It is vital for the future of California!
  • Jennifer Liu
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-02-24 11:18:43 -0800
    Sign the Petition today ★ Support Ethnic Studies ★ Support AB 2016 ★ Let's do this!
  • Jennifer Liu
    signed via 2016-02-24 11:18:17 -0800
  • Jorge Nuno
    signed 2016-02-24 10:32:58 -0800
  • Beatriz Aguilar
    signed 2016-02-24 09:49:42 -0800
  • Rosemary Rodriguez
    signed via 2016-02-24 09:10:55 -0800
  • Robert Lujan
    signed 2016-02-24 08:52:57 -0800
  • Diana Alvarado
    signed via 2016-02-24 08:40:19 -0800
  • luis garcia
    signed 2016-02-24 08:10:41 -0800
  • Anita Fernandez
    signed 2016-02-24 08:05:16 -0800
    Anita Fernandez

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