Santa Barbara USD Petition

We, the undersigned, support the creation of an A-G approved Ethnic Studies course as a high school graduation requirement in the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Ethnic Studies benefits all students by providing a complex, rich, and critical history of the United States. Given the multitude of issues facing our county, it is important to prepare our students to be global citizens with the knowledge of and the appreciation for the contributions of multiple cultures and histories.

Currently, there are no formally established Ethnic Studies programs, in which all students have access, in the Santa Barbara Unified School District, despite the fact that the majority of students are students of color. Research demonstrates that Ethnic Studies curriculum can help close the achievement gap, reduce student truancy, increase student enrollment, reduce drop-out rates, and increase graduation rates. Further, we advocate for the establishment of Ethnic Studies curriculum at all levels, high school, secondary, and elementary.

It is time that all Santa Barbara Unified School District students have access to Ethnic Studies courses -- courses that inspire and motivate young people to connect in meaningful ways to the larger community. Several high school districts throughout the state are implementing Ethnic Studies programs, including the largest district in CA, Los Angeles Unified School District.

Who's signing

Ally Arganbright
Stephanie Jamgochian
Daniela Hernandez
Lenore Venokur
Camille Petty
Jose A Gonzalez
Ellen Harju
Yadira Diaz
Veronica Vega
Erika James
Christie Macias
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  • Esther Cardenas
    signed via 2016-02-18 14:15:34 -0800
  • Ally Arganbright
    signed 2016-02-18 13:07:22 -0800
  • andrew webb
    signed 2016-02-18 11:09:43 -0800
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  • Abelardo Hernandez
    signed 2016-02-18 10:29:35 -0800
  • Stephanie Jamgochian
    signed via 2016-02-18 09:40:35 -0800
  • Sara De Luna
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  • Cosuelo Rodriguez
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  • Teresa Belausaran
    signed 2016-02-18 08:14:32 -0800
  • Natalie Ortega
    signed 2016-02-18 07:29:45 -0800
  • Daniela Hernandez
    signed via 2016-02-17 21:27:30 -0800
  • Lenore Venokur
    signed 2016-02-17 17:15:29 -0800
  • Camille Petty
    signed 2016-02-17 16:26:05 -0800
  • Jose A Gonzalez
    signed 2016-02-17 13:28:21 -0800
  • Adam Yefet
    signed 2016-02-17 12:58:49 -0800
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  • Isidro Rodriguez
    signed 2016-02-17 11:52:29 -0800
  • Marissa Garcia
    signed 2016-02-17 11:08:29 -0800
  • Cristina Garcia
    signed 2016-02-17 09:48:43 -0800
  • Eduardo Gonzalez
    signed 2016-02-17 09:43:04 -0800
  • Julia Gonzalez
    signed 2016-02-17 09:42:21 -0800
  • Josefina Mejia
    signed 2016-02-17 09:41:40 -0800
  • Ellen Harju
    signed 2016-02-17 09:23:07 -0800
  • Yadira Diaz
    signed 2016-02-17 09:20:57 -0800
  • Gilberto Solis
    signed 2016-02-17 09:19:28 -0800
  • Yolanda Solis
    signed 2016-02-17 09:18:23 -0800
  • Veronica Vega
    signed 2016-02-17 09:03:52 -0800
  • Rosario Cervantes
    signed 2016-02-17 08:41:10 -0800
  • Erika James
    signed 2016-02-17 08:02:38 -0800
  • Christie Macias
    signed via 2016-02-17 06:34:28 -0800
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