AB 331 Petition

I support AB 331 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 331 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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1,272 SIGNATURES
1,000 signatures

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  • Lamba Najib
    signed 2019-08-05 11:40:47 -0700
    Lamba Najib
  • Gregory Perkins
    signed 2019-08-03 11:27:16 -0700
    I support the inclusion of ethnic studies as part of the high school graduation requirement in order to ensure that we make an effort as a society to equip the coming generations with an appreciation of what it means to value cultural diversity and social justice.
  • Kaitlin Shimizu
    signed 2019-07-31 11:25:34 -0700
    Kaitlin Shimizu
  • Corina Vasaure
    signed 2019-07-28 15:29:14 -0700
  • Levi Villanueva
    signed 2019-07-05 12:19:33 -0700
  • Esther Choi
    signed 2019-07-03 23:40:19 -0700
  • Liz Leon
    signed 2019-06-30 11:27:58 -0700
  • Andres Munoz
    signed 2019-06-28 12:58:44 -0700
  • Arcela Nunez-Alvarez
    signed 2019-06-20 23:36:15 -0700
    Arcela Nunez Alvarez
  • Ly Tran
    signed 2019-06-20 13:42:12 -0700
  • Araceli Carrillo
    signed 2019-06-19 17:02:00 -0700
  • Cindy Contreras
    signed 2019-06-15 07:11:59 -0700
  • naizkxkixx usuai
    signed 2019-06-13 23:28:09 -0700
  • Jaqueline Dighero
    signed 2019-06-10 15:16:57 -0700
  • Kaitlin Hernandez
    signed 2019-06-09 09:28:00 -0700
  • Adrian De La Rosa
    signed 2019-05-26 17:31:31 -0700
  • Marisela Montenegro
    signed 2019-05-25 11:07:28 -0700
  • Joyce Tseng
    signed 2019-05-22 06:03:10 -0700
  • Ann Munoz
    signed 2019-05-20 09:36:40 -0700
  • Myrtle Braxton
    signed 2019-05-19 20:49:07 -0700
    THANKS for sponsoring this much needed addition to the High School requirement for graduation.
  • Areli Hernandez
    signed 2019-05-15 23:31:31 -0700
  • Chelsea Steel
    signed 2019-05-14 15:39:38 -0700
  • Jahaziel Flores
    signed 2019-05-14 01:03:50 -0700
  • Sandra Martinez-Chavez
    signed 2019-05-10 15:47:18 -0700
  • Anthony De La O
    signed 2019-05-09 15:39:10 -0700
  • Hunter Mosier
    signed 2019-05-04 11:14:47 -0700
  • Eric Blanco
    signed 2019-05-04 10:22:23 -0700
  • Khiabeth Sanchez
    signed 2019-05-01 17:36:52 -0700
  • Jocelyn Garcia
    signed 2019-05-01 16:54:15 -0700
  • Angelica Chondropoulos
    signed 2019-05-01 16:49:36 -0700

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