Truthout
Ethnic Studies
Amid Attacks From Right, Racial Justice Curricula Gain Momentum in Blue States
As some states rush to restrict what can be taught, other localities are mandating a more inclusive curriculum.
I’m Fighting for Ethnic Studies in My Community So My History Won’t Be Erased
Anti-racist, multicultural educational curricula are vital to creating a better, more just society.
Illinois Becomes First State to Mandate Teaching Asian American History in K-12
The TEAACH Act is an opportunity to remake how we teach U.S. history from a framework of social justice and diversity.
Tucson Skirts International Law in Refusing to Reinstate Mexican American Studies
Under international law, Mexican Americans have the right to ensure that their culture is not erased.
Ethnic Studies Courses Break Down Barriers and Benefit Everyone — So Why the Resistance?
As cities incorporate Ethnic Studies curricula, advocates say everyone wins. Others argue they just promote resentment.
Fighting School Privatization and Betsy DeVos: A Conversation With Jesse Hagopian
We must transform our schools into sites of resistance to all that Trump stands for, says teacher Jesse Hagopian.
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The Fifth-Graders Who Put Mexican Repatriation Back Into History Books
When a California history class noticed the US 1930s Mexican Repatriation was left out of the curriculum, they decided to take it up with the state Legislature.
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The Case for Ethnic Studies in All Schools
When curriculum remains overwhelmingly Eurocentric, many young people of color disengage from their academic experience.
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Indigenous Knowledge on Trial: Defending and Defining Mexican-American Studies
The legal fight over Mexican-American studies in Arizona schools is a culture war waged against indigenous knowledge.
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Why We Need Critical Ethnic Studies in Arizona (and Everywhere Else)
"I find it imperative to call attention to the disconnect between Ethnic Studies as a discipline and the communities from which it emerged."