Ethnic Studies

Education news, analysis, and opinion about the interdisciplinary study of race and ethnicity
Education Opinion What Are the Benefits of Ethnic Studies Classes?
The new "question-of-the-week" is: What are the benefits of ethnic studies classes, and what are your recommendations for how to teach them?
Larry Ferlazzo, December 13, 2017
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Curriculum Texas Rejects Mexican-American Textbook But Will Consider Elective Course (Again)
The Texas State Board of Education last week voted against a proposed Mexican-American textbook, but agreed to discuss in January the option of creating an elective course in Mexican-American studies instead.
Brenda Iasevoli, November 13, 2017
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Curriculum Race, Ethnic Studies Will Be a Graduation Requirement in Conn. District
Beginning in the 2021-2022 school year, Bridgeport high school students will be required to take a course in African American Studies, Latin American Studies or Perspectives on Race to earn a diploma.
Brenda Iasevoli, October 31, 2017
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Protesters gather to support the Tucson Unified School District after Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal announced earlier this week that the district violated state law by teaching its Mexican-American studies program. A state audit contradicts Huppenthal’s finding, saying “no observable evidence was present to suggest that any classroom within the Tucson Unified School District is in direct violation of the law."
Protesters gather to support the Tucson Unified School District after Superintendent of Public Instruction John Huppenthal announced earlier this week that the district violated state law by teaching its Mexican-American studies program. A state audit contradicts Huppenthal’s finding, saying “no observable evidence was present to suggest that any classroom within the Tucson Unified School District is in direct violation of the law."
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Equity & Diversity Racial Discrimination Was Behind Ethnic-Studies Courses Ban, Judge Rules
A federal judge has ruled that Arizona's ban on ethnic studies courses was motivated by racial discrimination.
The Associated Press, August 29, 2017
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Teaching Racial Discrimination Was Behind Ethnic-Studies Courses Ban, Judge Rules
Opponents argued that a 2010 law, which in part banned courses designed primarily for students of a particular ethnic group, targeted Mexican Americans and other minority groups.
Corey Mitchell, August 23, 2017
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Curriculum Opinion Using Evidence to Improve Ethnic Studies Curriculum for San Francisco Students
San Francisco School District officials describe how partnering with researchers and teachers helped analyze and improve ethnic studies courses. Contributed by the Stanford-SFUSD Partnership.
Urban Education Contributor, August 3, 2017
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Curriculum Opinion Can Ethnic Studies Courses Help Students Succeed in School? Evidence From San Francisco
Research on the effects of an ethnic studies pilot program finds significant positive outcomes. Contributed by the Stanford-SFUSD Partnership.
Urban Education Contributor, July 31, 2017
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Social Studies Did Arizona Ethnic-Studies Law Come With Discriminatory Intent?
A long-running case involving ethnic studies courses in Arizona is back in court this summer.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, July 10, 2017
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Social Studies Oregon Considers Ethnic Studies Standards
Oregon is the latest state to consider adding an ethnic studies curriculum.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, June 13, 2017
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Social Studies North Dakota Introduces Native American History
North Dakota is the latest state to make a push for integrating Native American or other ethnic studies into school curricula.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, April 20, 2017
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Curriculum News in Brief Texas State Board Rejects Ethnic-Studies Textbook
The Texas board of education has unanimously rejected a Mexican-American-studies textbook that experts say is rife with factual errors and anti-Hispanic bias.
The Associated Press, November 29, 2016
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Social Studies Texas Board Rejects Controversial Mexican American Studies Textbook
The only textbook the Texas State Board of Education was offered included stereotypes about Mexicans.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, November 17, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Opinion The Full Picture: A Student Perspective on Ethnic Studies
You can never view yourself completely unbiased, and you can never view your culture or way of life completely unbiased. If you learn about other cultures, you might learn about the flaws in yours and try to help yourself and others around you and improve in a people as a whole.
Christina Torres, October 10, 2016
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Equity & Diversity Opinion Learning About Identity: A Student's Case for Ethnic Studies
Ethnicity has become a big controversy nowadays. Should ethnic studies be introduced in schools? Would this be beneficial for the students in the future?
Christina Torres, October 6, 2016
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