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.

Who's signing

Trinity Wood
hannah martinez
Guerrero Cesar Guerrero
Amanda Wu
Reagan Duncan
Lily Bryant
Carolina Quiroz
Maria Berbeo
Maria Oropeza Fujimoto
Ben Holliday
1,464 SIGNATURES
1,500 signatures

Will you sign?

  • Trinity Wood
    signed 2019-03-06 09:29:32 -0800
  • diana guerrero
    signed 2019-03-06 09:07:59 -0800
  • Madeline Devries
    signed 2019-03-06 09:07:14 -0800
  • hannah martinez
    signed 2019-03-06 08:03:07 -0800
  • Guerrero Cesar Guerrero
    signed 2019-03-06 06:18:23 -0800
  • Marissa Navarro
    signed 2019-03-06 06:09:03 -0800
  • Amanda Wu
    signed 2019-03-06 01:29:56 -0800
  • Victor Navarrete
    signed 2019-03-06 01:00:36 -0800
  • Reagan Duncan
    signed 2019-03-02 16:26:08 -0800
  • Albert Lozano
    signed 2019-02-09 17:55:46 -0800
  • Kalen Abe
    signed 2019-01-26 19:01:32 -0800
  • Lily Bryant
    signed 2019-01-22 16:57:15 -0800
  • Carolina Quiroz
    signed 2018-10-22 11:05:58 -0700
    Carolina Quiroz
  • Mayra Aceves
    signed 2018-10-22 10:18:19 -0700
  • Gerardo Rios
    signed via 2018-10-04 19:35:53 -0700
  • Maria Berbeo
    signed 2018-09-30 10:57:29 -0700
  • Angelica Gonzalez
    signed 2018-09-26 12:25:45 -0700
  • Keshila Jones
    signed 2018-09-24 10:05:42 -0700
    Keshila Jones
  • Bruce Boyden
    signed 2018-09-23 21:54:30 -0700
  • Charlotte Burnam
    signed via 2018-09-18 09:01:22 -0700
  • Marian Cruz
    signed 2018-09-15 12:18:19 -0700
  • Nancy Speaks
    signed 2018-09-12 12:53:22 -0700
  • Jamie Aballi
    signed 2018-09-09 22:10:11 -0700
    Jamie R Aballi
  • Donna Krause
    signed 2018-09-07 16:33:25 -0700
  • Rosa Mulleady
    signed 2018-09-07 10:29:34 -0700
    THIS IS A CURSE THAT IS DEFINITELY NEEDED.
  • Diana Ochoa
    signed 2018-09-07 07:57:55 -0700
  • Maria Oropeza Fujimoto
    signed 2018-09-05 13:44:31 -0700
  • Elias Serna
    signed 2018-09-05 11:10:59 -0700
    High School Ethnic Studies classes and programs have been PROVEN to increase attendance, performance, self-esteem, civic engagement, grades, test scores, and they help ALL students develop an academic identity. Ethnic Studies SAVES LIVES & MAKES THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. PASS AB 2772!
  • Dennis Lopez
    signed 2018-09-05 10:32:17 -0700
    Dennis Lopez
  • Ben Holliday
    signed 2018-09-02 13:07:27 -0700

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