California’s community colleges move to require ethnic studies
May 24, 2021
Soon, any student pursuing an associate degree at a California community college will likely need to take an ethnic studies class.
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In 2021, California became the first state to require all students to complete a semester-long course in ethnic studies to earn a high school diploma. High schools must start to offer courses starting in the 2025-26 school year. But there is still debate over what the course should cover and many teachers still feel they need more preparation to teach ethnic studies.
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