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Meeting Date:
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1/17/2024 - 5:00 PM
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Category:
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Information Items
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Type:
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Info
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Subject:
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12.5 CURRICULUM: New Elective Course: Ethnic Studies (will meet A-G requirement “G”)
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Strategic Plan:
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Per Assembly Bill 101 that modified California Ed Code 51225.3 (1)(G)(i) and 51225.3 (1)(G)(ii)(III), the District's Educational Services Department has created an Ethnic Studies course that will meet the A–G requirements of the University of California and the California State University. At this time, we are submitting the new course, Ethnic Studies. This course is based on the model curriculum developed pursuant to Section 51226.7 by the state of California. The Ethnic Studies course will be required for graduation beginning in the 2025-26 school year, and we are proposing this pilot course for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
The Ethnic Studies course is a comprehensive exploration of Ethnic Studies, particularly emphasizing the experiences, histories, and contributions of African Americans, Latina/o/x, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders/Middle Easterners, and Native Americans. Ethnic Studies is an interdisciplinary field that carefully examines the intersections of race, ethnicity, culture, and identity in the United States. By delving into the unique stories, struggles, and achievements of these four "plus" major ethnic groups, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complex tapestry of American society.
Ethnic Studies will be taught through historical resources (both print and film); students will be able to:
Discuss their identities, including race, ethnicity, culture, and nationality,
Describe the ways in which these categories are socially constructed and how they affect students' lives and the lives of others,
Look at the implications when society creates social constraints
Identify the dilemmas that still remain unresolved.
This course is designed to develop an understanding of how race, ethnicity, nationality, and culture have shaped and continue to shape individuals and society in the United States. The course prepares students to participate in concurrent or subsequent social studies and literature courses with a solid understanding of historical trends and historical thinking. The course develops academic skills in reading, analyzing, and writing historical narratives. The course gives students a broad opportunity to work with and understand the variety of perspectives that shape the richness and complexity of the United States and our local community. Students will earn the State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE) upon completing the culminating task.
The Director of Curriculum and Instruction and the Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services have approved the above course.
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Funding:
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Recommendation:
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It is recommended that the Board of Trustees receive, for its review and consideration, as part of the first reading, the new elective course: Ethnic Studies.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Dr. Shannyn Cahoon - Director - Curriculum and Instruction
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Signed By:
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Robert Brough - Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services
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Signed By:
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Grant Bennett - Superintendent
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