Petition AB 2772 Ethnic Studies

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I support AB 2772 which will add a course of ethnic studies to be a high school graduation requirement beginning the school year of 2023-2024.

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 District schools.

Given California’s annual increase in diversity, it is 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. Ethnic studies, promotes respect and understanding among races, supports student success and teaches critical thinking skills. Additionally the course provides students with the opportunity to learn about their respective culture in the context of California’s history.

Requiring ethnic studies to be taught in high schools is an integral part of cultivating a classroom environment that is accepting of diversity. It is vital for young people to learn about their history, it is also important for them to feel like they can contribute to their communities in positive ways. AB 2772 will help close the achievement gap by reducing student truancy and student enrollment, reduce drop-out rates, and better prepare Californian youth to be college prepared and career ready.

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  • Virginia Franco
    signed 2018-06-10 23:43:36 -0700
    I support AB 2772 which will add a course of ethnic studies to be a high school graduation requirement beginning the school year of 2023-2024.


    California has one of the largest, most diverse student population in the nation. We have seen, or learned, that ethnic minorities account for over 71% of the student population – with the more than 90 languages spoken in our District schools.


    With this rich abundance of diverse students, we should be able to build knowledge of the various racial and ethnic groups here in our state. Students need to build understanding and knowledge of all various racial and ethnic groups here in CA. It is never too late to begin preparing students toward valuing, and learning, the variety and richness of our cultures and languages.


    Virginia Franco
  • Cynthia Ting
    signed 2018-06-10 23:27:18 -0700
  • Lani Hernandez
    signed 2018-06-10 23:15:33 -0700
  • Nwe Oo
    signed 2018-06-10 23:09:53 -0700
  • Randi Rovetto
    signed 2018-06-10 23:05:31 -0700
  • Raul Anorve
    signed 2018-06-10 23:04:06 -0700
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  • Leticia Mowrey
    signed via 2018-06-10 23:02:31 -0700
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  • Cheryl Ortega
    signed 2018-06-10 22:49:30 -0700
  • Vicente Rodriguez
    signed 2018-06-10 22:40:48 -0700
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    Sign the petition: Petition AB 2772 Ethnic Studies http://www.ethnicstudiesnow.com/ab2772?recruiter_id=58327
  • Juana Araiza
    signed 2018-06-10 22:24:12 -0700
    Juana Alicia Araiza
  • Barbara Flores
    signed 2018-06-10 22:13:50 -0700
  • Katelyn Brazer
    signed 2018-06-10 22:06:22 -0700
  • Katia Covarrubias
    signed 2018-06-10 22:03:26 -0700
    Every single person deserves to learn their history!
  • Juan Guzmán
    signed 2018-06-10 22:00:41 -0700
  • Martha Rivas
    posted about this on Facebook 2018-06-10 21:52:56 -0700
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  • Dr. Martha Rivas-Castro
    signed 2018-06-10 21:52:21 -0700
  • Yolanda Mendrek
    signed 2018-06-10 21:36:01 -0700
  • Valerie Ooka Pang
    signed 2018-06-10 21:32:47 -0700
  • Madeline Kohler
    signed 2018-06-10 21:31:54 -0700
  • Lourdes Suarez
    signed 2018-06-10 21:29:32 -0700
  • Buck Wong
    signed 2018-06-10 21:27:45 -0700
    It has been shown through many years of teaching that ethnic studies enhances the education of all students and not just the members of a particular ethnic group.
  • Alerie Flandez
    signed 2018-06-10 21:20:42 -0700
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  • Miguel Zavala
    signed 2018-06-10 21:16:00 -0700
  • r catania
    signed 2018-06-10 21:15:27 -0700
  • Margie Mallen
    signed 2018-06-10 21:00:28 -0700
  • Audra Applegate
    signed via 2018-06-10 20:55:09 -0700
  • Ruby Rodriguez
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