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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1,464 SIGNATURES
1,500 signatures

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  • Laurie Huesmann
    signed via 2023-02-21 15:03:47 -0800
  • w w
    signed 2021-05-30 23:05:28 -0700
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  • Nancy Cardenas
    signed 2020-12-05 11:45:51 -0800
  • Mylene Cahambing
    signed via 2020-10-19 13:34:06 -0700
  • Karima Mosi
    signed 2020-07-01 09:53:11 -0700
  • Lily L
    signed 2020-06-10 14:19:35 -0700
  • Gavin Ultsch
    signed 2020-06-04 18:43:49 -0700
    This is good
  • Luka Cheney
    signed 2020-06-04 18:29:47 -0700
  • Garrett Miller
    signed 2020-06-04 17:38:25 -0700
  • Dani Sion
    signed 2020-06-04 17:34:50 -0700
  • Sophia Davis
    signed 2020-06-04 17:27:04 -0700
  • Veronica Gonzalez
    signed 2020-05-28 10:17:47 -0700
  • Mario Gross
    signed via 2020-02-22 21:52:19 -0800
  • Daniela Juarez
    signed 2019-10-29 22:07:37 -0700
  • Rivian Anderson
    signed 2019-10-29 11:26:27 -0700
    It took me until I was in college to find out my history. Not only did I have to search for it, but I was very limited in courses I could take. This is not acceptable. I’m paying 1,000s of dollars a year to not have access. We need Ethic Studies
  • Raul Lomeli
    signed 2019-09-18 22:05:59 -0700
  • Jeffrey Ramirez
    signed 2019-09-16 09:26:07 -0700
    Thank you por todo.
  • Miguel Lopez
    signed 2019-09-09 18:34:41 -0700
  • Pedro Mariano Gonzalez
    signed 2019-09-08 21:24:22 -0700
  • Sumayyah Wong
    signed 2019-08-12 10:54:37 -0700
  • Jonathan Aguirre
    signed 2019-04-30 11:39:32 -0700
    Ethnic Studies changed my life in the most positive way. Ethnic Studies changes lives.
  • Xamuel Banales
    signed via 2019-04-15 23:07:30 -0700
  • Guadalupe Piceno
    signed 2019-03-18 07:21:25 -0700
  • Edith Palma
    signed 2019-03-17 08:16:16 -0700
  • Briceida Gabriel
    signed 2019-03-16 19:45:46 -0700
  • Itzia Salinas
    signed 2019-03-16 18:41:26 -0700
  • miranda yamel
    signed 2019-03-11 16:25:37 -0700
  • Rebeca Escobar
    signed 2019-03-11 15:51:59 -0700
    California will be mostly made up of kids with Latino/multiethnic ancestry . It is important for society as well for the children’s education to learn more about their culture since it will give them an identity and will increase their probability of entering higher education
  • Andrew Macias
    signed 2019-03-10 19:31:11 -0700
  • Yanin
    signed 2019-03-10 12:36:54 -0700

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