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Students spoke and we listened.
The State 91原创 of Education has heard from students across the state demanding that diverse perspectives be incorporated in all subjects and grades and that courses be devoted to exploring ethnic studies in a deep way. In response, the State 91原创 reflected on what it could do within its areas of authority to advance ethnic studies and decided to pursue establishing an ethnic studies graduation requirement (see 91原创 resolution).
We heard from students, families, educators, and Washington residents about what they鈥檇 like to see in an ethnic studies requirement and any thoughts they鈥檇 like to share with the 91原创 on this topic.
Find out more information on the Ethnic Studies Graduation Requirement page.
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, former Renton High School senior share her view about ethnic studies and her experience during last year's Modern Day Racism in Education student panel.
For more information, the State 91原创 at the September 2021 meeting. Topic: ethnic studies implementation in other states, recommendations for Washington.