Calling all parents, grandparents, and educators!
One of the most effective tools for building awareness around issues within the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum is telling the stories of students' negative experiences with the effects of Critical Ethnic Studies and its underlying Critical Race Theory framework. We are compiling specific examples of how this approach is affecting students.
Some topics of these stories may include:
Use of racially divisive language in the classroom or teacher trainings
Glorification of violence and militancy / age-inappropriate content for K-12 regarding race and violence
Shut down of student inquiry, such as questioning or challenging elements of Critical Race messaging
Student comments about viewing oneself or one's ethnic group as a victim or oppressor
Bullying, name calling, or exclusion resulting from classroom activities
It may also include incidents in which your student felt:
As if their views or questions were not welcomed
A teacher was imposing personal views on the class, and they were expected to agree with or repeat those views
They self-censored to avoid repercussions from saying what you really thought
A teacher ridiculed their point of view due to their identity
Even though the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum has not yet been approved, Critical Ethnic Studies and its underlying divisive framework is creeping into local schools. Real time examples will help ACES raise awareness by connecting the foundational principles of Critical Ethnic Studies to personal, classroom examples. If you have a story to tell or materials to share, please fill out this form here. We will ensure all personal information is completely confidential.
If you would like to learn more about the divisiveness of Critical Ethic Studies and what is happening with California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum, please attend our free webinar this Thursday, February 18 at 7 PM PST. You can register here and watch the event livestream via Zoom or Facebook.
Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies
A diverse grassroots coalition working to remove political agendas from Ethnic Studies, enabling curricula that inspire mutual respect, fight racism, and foster balanced analysis.