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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  • Noriko Kakue
    signed 2018-03-26 09:12:07 -0700
  • Jessica Foster
    signed 2018-03-26 08:29:34 -0700
  • José Cintrón
    signed 2018-03-26 07:09:00 -0700
  • Julie Hector
    signed 2018-03-26 03:44:56 -0700
    Julie Ellen Hector
  • Mary Fernandez
    signed 2018-03-25 21:31:24 -0700
  • Deyanira Nevarez Martinez
    signed 2018-03-25 21:06:44 -0700
  • Alfred Porras
    signed 2018-03-25 20:24:03 -0700
  • Vince Rabago
    signed 2018-03-25 19:15:34 -0700
  • Tanya Alvarez
    signed 2018-03-25 19:03:50 -0700
  • Socorro Morales
    signed via 2018-03-25 14:51:18 -0700
  • jose gonzalez
    signed 2018-03-25 14:40:28 -0700
  • Shawn Graham
    signed 2018-03-25 12:40:02 -0700
  • Jonathan Karpf
    signed 2018-03-25 12:25:49 -0700
  • Rogelio Fernandez
    signed 2018-03-25 11:51:18 -0700
  • Maya Arce
    signed 2018-03-25 11:34:48 -0700
  • Karen Lopez
    signed 2018-03-25 11:34:22 -0700
  • Jacqueline Rogers
    signed 2018-03-25 07:36:45 -0700
  • Charity Cantu
    signed 2018-03-25 07:23:08 -0700
  • Helen Giron-Mushfiq
    posted about this on Facebook 2018-03-25 06:34:39 -0700
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  • Helen Giron-Mushfiq
    signed via 2018-03-25 06:34:05 -0700
  • Alexis Santa Cruz Hernandez
    signed 2018-03-25 01:31:13 -0700
  • John Beynon
    signed 2018-03-24 23:34:41 -0700
  • Dylan Jauss
    posted about this on Facebook 2018-03-24 22:50:57 -0700
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  • Dylan Jauss
    signed 2018-03-24 22:49:57 -0700
  • Mark Bautista
    posted about this on Facebook 2018-03-24 21:27:18 -0700
    Sign the petition: Petition AB 2772 Ethnic Studies
  • Mark Bautista
    signed 2018-03-24 21:26:48 -0700
    Ethnic Studies now! Our youth and communities are in dire need of it.
  • Pratik Raghu
    signed 2018-03-24 21:11:00 -0700
    Now more than ever, students from marginalized backgrounds deserve to learn about their own histories of struggle and social transformation. Hear their voices, and respect their existence: pass AB 2772!
  • Kristin Martínez Pettit
    signed via 2018-03-24 20:59:24 -0700
  • Paola Pailla
    signed 2018-03-24 19:34:18 -0700
  • lesli watts
    signed 2018-03-24 18:20:57 -0700

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