San Diego USD - Ethnic Studies Petition

Petition to Support Ethnic Studies in SDUSD 

We, the undersigned, support the effort to establish a mandatory Ethnic Studies course as a  graduation requirement in all high-schools in the San Diego Unified School District, as well as  an Ethnic Studies Advisory Committee (ESAC) that will aide in the development and  implementation of this curriculum. 

San Diego is a world-class city that boasts over one hundred spoken languages and a great  variety of ethnicities and cultures. Despite this diversity, at the moment there is just 1 Ethnic  Studies course offered to the 100,000+ students throughout SDUSD. As over 75% of the  students are people of color, it is imperative that the district offer courses that examine and  honor the rich histories and lived experiences of our many youth. 

In solidarity with California’s push to create a more equal school system, we support AB 101  that will resolve to make ethnic studies courses available to every student. Research has  shown that students who have had access to Ethnic Studies courses do better in school and are  more likely to go to college. It is important to have courses that speak to students who may  feel invisible and marginalized, to inspire and motivate them in their education, so that they  learn their own history, engage actively in their own learning, and connect in meaningful ways  to the larger community. By providing Ethnic Studies courses in SDUSD, we are creating and  expanding a world-class school system rooted in the unique perspectives of students in the  San Diego community. 

The Ethnic Studies Now Coalition

Who's signing

Jonel Guerrero
Jane McFarland
Kirsten Flewelling
Kathya Ascencio
Sandra Friedman
Brigitte Carter
Mitzi Miranda
Audrey Ramirez
Alexis Ayala
stella felice
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  • veronica dominguez
    signed 2022-05-26 14:58:34 -0700
  • Francia Pinillos
    signed 2021-11-05 20:17:41 -0700
  • Faye Hunt
    signed 2021-08-21 10:46:16 -0700
  • Jonel Guerrero
    signed via 2021-04-24 20:39:19 -0700
  • Taunya Jaco
    signed 2020-05-07 12:23:13 -0700
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  • Jane McFarland
    signed via 2019-09-23 09:09:46 -0700
  • Breanna Lam
    signed 2019-06-06 18:36:51 -0700
  • Celeste Rossbach
    signed 2019-04-27 16:36:46 -0700
  • Jennifer Moreno
    signed 2018-06-24 13:23:06 -0700
  • Kirsten Flewelling
    signed 2018-04-16 11:34:35 -0700
  • Kathy Beas
    signed 2018-03-17 16:54:12 -0700
  • Kathya Ascencio
    signed 2018-01-12 20:23:58 -0800
  • Celina Rodriguez
    signed 2018-01-08 15:42:26 -0800
  • Emily Gao
    signed 2017-03-29 11:36:23 -0700
  • Maria Teresa Cesena Bontempo
    signed 2016-12-20 13:24:47 -0800
  • Debra Villegas
    signed 2016-11-16 09:18:52 -0800
  • Alicia Flores
    signed 2016-10-01 18:04:23 -0700
  • Deanna Nuñez
    signed via 2016-09-16 11:34:27 -0700
  • Sandra Rose
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-08-30 09:24:53 -0700
    Sign the petition: San Diego USD - Ethnic Studies Petition
  • Sandra Friedman
    signed 2016-08-30 09:23:42 -0700
  • John Gabriel
    signed 2016-07-28 10:21:04 -0700
  • Brigitte Carter
    signed via 2016-05-07 14:11:55 -0700
  • Mitzi Miranda
    signed via 2016-04-15 16:37:22 -0700
  • Lisa Phan
    signed 2016-04-15 08:50:24 -0700
  • Jacqulyn Whang
    signed 2016-04-15 08:12:15 -0700
  • Khaila Gohanna
    signed 2016-04-06 14:58:25 -0700
  • Audrey Ramirez
    signed 2016-04-06 14:57:20 -0700
  • Alexis Ayala
    signed 2016-04-06 14:52:18 -0700
  • Ben Miller
    signed 2016-04-06 14:50:22 -0700
    I believe we can reach this goal.
  • stella felice
    signed 2016-04-06 14:49:51 -0700

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