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Students need ethnic studies that is true to the legacy of the discipline

by Guest Commentary January 22, 2021January 21, 2021

If ethnic studies is done right, it has the potential to teach us to love deeply, to fight hard and to stand in solidarity with communities of color.

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Let’s aim toward an authentic ethnic studies discipline

by Guest Commentary January 11, 2021January 10, 2021

An explanation of nine new California laws taking effect in 2021. Illustration by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters; iStock

Nine new California laws explained — each in 1 minute

by CalMatters staff December 31, 2020January 15, 2021

Students walk near Meiklejohn Hall at California State University East Bay. Al Cal State campuses will begin requiring and ethnic studies course for graduation under a new law. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

New law in 1 minute: Cal State requiring ethnic studies class

by Nick Roberts and Mikhail Zinshteyn December 30, 2020December 31, 2020

Ethnic studies should build empathy, respect and consideration of multiple perspectives

by Guest Commentary December 30, 2020December 29, 2020

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Yes to California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum

by Guest Commentary December 21, 2020December 20, 2020

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4 forms of bias to avoid in designing ethnic studies for high schools

by Guest Commentary December 15, 2020December 14, 2020

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

High school ethnic studies – the third version

by Dan Walters December 13, 2020December 13, 2020

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Ethnic studies will help students become better informed citizens in our diverse democracy

by Guest Commentary November 17, 2020November 17, 2020

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Ethnic studies curriculum is what our students need in this moment

by Guest Commentary November 15, 2020November 16, 2020