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Ethnic Studies
In August 2020, LAUSD’s School Board passed the Board Resolution, Ethnic Studies for All Students:
Reaffirming our commitment to Ethnic Studies in Los Angeles Unified
→ LAUSD Board Resolution for Ethnic Studies
MEM-132310 -Guidelines for Implementing the Ethnic Studies for All Students: Reaffirming our Commitment to Ethnic Studies in Los Angeles Unified (Board Resolution)
Provides information and guidance on:
- Ethnic Studies for All Students Board Resolution
- ES course offerings
- School-site administrator responsibilities
- PD and materials to support ES
- Additional resources and state guidance
Current course offerings*:
- African American Literature
- African American History
- African American Studies
- American Indian Studies
- AP African American Studies (Pilot Program)
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Studies
- Identity Exploration Through Ethnic Studies (for students on an Alternate Curriculum)
- Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Revised)
- Mexican American Literature
- Mexican American Studies
- Voices in Verse: Poetry, Identity, and Ethnic Studies
*The Division of Instruction is currently working on reviewing and expanding course offerings. Course offerings will be updated periodically.
Professional Development Opportunities and Instructional Materials: Teachers, for current and upcoming professional development opportunities as well as Ethnic Studies instructional resources, please log into the Ethnic Studies Schoology Group
Resources from the California Department of Education:
California Assembly Bill:
Teacher and Administrator Resources for Ethnic Studies are available in Schoology.
For further questions, contact
Estevan Leyva
Coordinator, Ethnic Studies, Humanities, and Related Social Sciences.
