Ventura County

ETHNIC STUDIES NOW VENTURA COUNTY!

We, the undersigned, support the creation of an A-G approved Ethnic Studies course as a high school graduation requirement in each of the school districts in Ventura County.

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.

Using demographic data provided for the Oxnard Union High School District 2012 – 2013 School Accountability Report Card, on average, Chicana/o-Latina/o students comprise over 75% of the all the high schools in the Oxnard Union High School District. These numbers are an example of the diversity that is present county-wide.

Currently, there are no formally established Ethnic Studies programs, in which all students have access, in any high school district in Ventura County. 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 Ventura County 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 High School District. Ventura County has the opportunity to be at the forefront of this state-wide educational movement.

Who's signing

Brigida Zarate
Yessenia Garcia
Miriam Ramirez
Patrisia Saenz
Cristina Padilla
Brianna Manzano
Delilah Cervantes
daisey Valadez
Anaisabel Macias
Gina Martinez
Lisset Ame
Alexxa Esparza
Bryan Ruiz
Elena Friguero
conner schwab
victoria christensen
celina escobedo
631 SIGNATURES
500 signatures

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  • Amy Reed
    posted about this on Facebook 2017-02-04 21:46:13 -0800
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  • Amy Reed
    signed 2017-02-04 21:44:41 -0800
  • Zuleima Bernal
    signed 2017-02-04 21:44:15 -0800
  • Catherine Pulisic
    signed 2017-02-04 21:35:39 -0800
  • Loni Kate English
    signed 2017-01-24 10:06:16 -0800
    Loni Kate English
  • Magdalena Rodriguez
    signed 2017-01-23 11:59:42 -0800
  • Keilani Garcia
    signed 2016-11-23 19:51:28 -0800
  • Jaymee Payan
    signed 2016-11-14 10:59:58 -0800
  • Cecilia Martinez
    signed 2016-10-23 23:49:51 -0700
  • Lily Valadez
    signed 2016-10-19 17:31:44 -0700
    Lily Valadez
  • Jose Mendoza
    posted about this on Facebook 2016-05-02 15:55:28 -0700
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  • Jose luis Mendoza
    signed via 2016-05-02 15:54:58 -0700
  • Esthefanie Zamora
    signed via 2016-05-01 20:29:17 -0700
  • Brigida Zarate
    signed 2016-04-30 18:42:22 -0700
  • Yessenia Garcia
    signed 2016-04-30 18:41:24 -0700
  • Miriam Ramirez
    signed 2016-04-30 18:40:34 -0700
  • Patrisia Saenz
    signed 2016-04-30 18:39:18 -0700
  • Cristina Padilla
    signed 2016-04-30 18:38:19 -0700
  • Brianna Manzano
    signed 2016-04-30 18:37:39 -0700
  • Delilah Cervantes
    signed 2016-04-30 18:36:20 -0700
  • daisey Valadez
    signed 2016-04-30 18:35:17 -0700
  • Anaisabel Macias
    signed 2016-04-30 18:31:59 -0700
  • Gina Martinez
    signed 2016-04-30 18:30:13 -0700
  • Lisset Ame
    signed 2016-04-30 18:28:46 -0700
  • Alexxa Esparza
    signed 2016-04-30 18:26:30 -0700
  • Bryan Ruiz
    signed 2016-04-30 18:24:53 -0700
  • Elena Friguero
    signed 2016-04-30 18:23:54 -0700
  • conner schwab
    signed 2016-04-30 18:22:43 -0700
  • victoria christensen
    signed 2016-04-30 18:21:46 -0700
  • celina escobedo
    signed 2016-04-30 18:20:04 -0700

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