A pilot ethnic studies program in San Francisco high schools led to gains in attendance, grades, and credit accumulation¶

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Evidence · 1 study · qualitative r2 · q2
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q2 i? A pilot program of ethnic studies classes in San Francisco high schools produced improvements in student attendance, grades, and credit accumulation. → Duchesneau 2020

Evidence¶

Duchesneau 2020¶

Duchesneau, N. (2020). Social, Emotional, and Academic Development Through an Equity Lens (#ReEnvisionSEL). The Education Trust. https://edtrust.org/resource/social-emotional-and-academic-development-through-an-equity-lens/

q2 · i? · qualitative · r2

The report cites Dee and Penner (2016) research showing ethnic studies classes have significant positive impacts on academic outcomes for students of color, with advantages for all students. California is working to revise and support ethnic studies curricula statewide.

"A pilot program of ethnic studies classes in San Francisco high schools led to gains in student attendance and grades, as well as an increase in credit accumulation."

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Related Claims¶

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