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.

Who's signing

Rachel Medel
Fernando Villegas
Kennya Reyes
Sierra Thomas
Brayan Murguia
Amy Montano
Mikaela Guevarra
Carla Gonzalez
Susie Woo
Chad Nguyen
Leticia Garcia-Romo
Denise Illarmo
1,272 SIGNATURES
1,000 signatures

Will you sign?

  • Ana Herrera
    signed 2019-03-07 20:27:22 -0800
    Ana Herrera
  • Rachel Medel
    signed 2019-03-07 17:09:25 -0800
    Students of color should not have to wait until they get to college to learn about their own history and community!
  • Fernando Villegas
    @fervrivera tweeted link to this page. 2019-03-07 17:08:26 -0800
  • Roselia Rodriguez
    signed 2019-03-07 17:08:15 -0800
  • Fernando Villegas
    signed 2019-03-07 17:07:48 -0800
  • Erendira Luna-Hernandez
    signed 2019-03-07 17:07:39 -0800
  • Cynthia Perez
    signed 2019-03-07 17:07:12 -0800
  • Kennya Reyes
    signed 2019-03-07 17:06:48 -0800
    Kennya Reyes
  • Sierra Thomas
    signed 2019-03-07 17:06:12 -0800
  • Brayan Murguia
    signed 2019-03-07 17:05:47 -0800
  • Amy Montano
    signed 2019-03-07 17:05:46 -0800
  • Julio Chavez
    signed 2019-03-07 17:05:42 -0800
  • Kayla Fessler
    signed 2019-03-07 15:35:47 -0800
  • Mikaela Guevarra
    signed 2019-03-07 14:34:17 -0800
  • Carla Gonzalez
    signed 2019-03-07 14:12:37 -0800
  • Susie Woo
    signed 2019-03-07 13:05:09 -0800
  • Yvonne Hamel
    signed 2019-03-07 12:13:23 -0800
  • Yanelit Madriz
    signed 2019-03-07 12:12:53 -0800
  • Precious Molina
    signed 2019-03-07 11:14:03 -0800
  • Rose Borunda
    signed via 2019-03-07 09:57:17 -0800
    Rose Borunda
  • Jazmin Aguas
    signed 2019-03-07 09:47:04 -0800
  • Chad Nguyen
    signed via 2019-03-07 08:38:09 -0800
  • Leticia Garcia-Romo
    signed 2019-03-07 07:35:27 -0800
    Leticia Garcia-Romo
  • Paul Kong
    signed 2019-03-07 07:33:41 -0800
  • Denise Illarmo
    signed via 2019-03-07 06:47:19 -0800
  • Cynthia Aguirre
    signed 2019-03-07 02:48:14 -0800
  • Elisa Rojas Palato
    signed 2019-03-06 22:28:41 -0800
  • maria Salcido
    signed 2019-03-06 21:27:04 -0800
    maria Salcido
  • Viviana Garay
    signed 2019-03-06 21:18:51 -0800
  • Katelyn Bermúdez
    signed 2019-03-06 21:10:28 -0800
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