A new Arizona law bans ethnic studies classes, including the Mexican American studies program offered by the Tucson Unified School District. At a time when Mexican Americans make up more than 10% of the U.S. population, Tucson's program is a vital example of comprehensive education.
Sign this petition to let Arizona lawmakers know that a ban on Mexican American studies stunts the education of all students in the state.
According to John Huppenthal, the state's superintendent of public instruction, the classes are "divisive" and "promote resentment." But the program's proponents, including faculty and students, are fighting back. They know that Mexican American studies programs help Latino students to excel and that the classes offer long-neglected Chicano perspectives on America's literature, history, and culture.
Sign this petition to support the faculty and students of Tucson by protesting the ban on Mexican American studies.
Sign this petition to let Arizona lawmakers know that a ban on Mexican American studies stunts the education of all students in the state.
According to John Huppenthal, the state's superintendent of public instruction, the classes are "divisive" and "promote resentment." But the program's proponents, including faculty and students, are fighting back. They know that Mexican American studies programs help Latino students to excel and that the classes offer long-neglected Chicano perspectives on America's literature, history, and culture.
Sign this petition to support the faculty and students of Tucson by protesting the ban on Mexican American studies.
