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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
- Ethnic Studies course offerings
- School-site administrator responsibilities
- PD and materials to support Ethnic Studies
- Additional resources and state guidance
Current course offerings*:
- African American Literature
- African American History
- African American Studies
- American Indian Studies
- AP African American Studies
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Studies
- Chicana/o Studies (Revised)
- Exploring Visual Arts through Ethnic Studies
- Identity Exploration Through Ethnic Studies (for students on an Alternate Curriculum)
- Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Revised)
- Mexican American Literature
*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
District Definition of Ethnic Studies
Highlighting AP African American Studies in the Media
Resources from the California Department of Education:
California Assembly Bill: AB101: Pupil Instruction:..Ethnic Studies
State Content Standards, Curricula, and Instructional Resources that Address Antisemitism
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.
