States interpret ethnic studies in both broad and narrow terms, ranging from single-group history mandates to intersectional diversity coursework¶

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q2 i? Some states require African American history or local Indigenous histories specifically, while others adopt expansive approaches including LGBTQ experiences, and terminology varies across states. → Sylvia Kwon 2021

Evidence¶

Sylvia Kwon 2021¶

Sylvia Kwon. (2021). Ethnic Studies Legislation: State Scan. Region 15 Comprehensive Center at WestEd. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED612757

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Descriptive policy analysis in the introduction: some states "have passed laws requiring that African American history be taught in public schools," others require Indigenous community histories, and some include LGBTQ experiences. Terminology varies (ethnic studies, multicultural education, diversity studies).

"Over the years, as states have sought to incorporate more inclusive and relevant academic standards and curriculum for K–12 students, they have interpreted ethnic studies in both broad and narrow terms."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• More than a dozen states have introduced legislation supporting ethnic studies or similar inclusive coursework in K-12 education — related
• State ethnic studies policies vary in whether coursework is a graduation requirement, an elective, or offered without student mandates — related
• Between February 2019 and January 2021, legislative initiatives requiring ethnic studies in K-12 standards or curricula were identified in 19 states and the District of Columbia — related
• Senior-year advanced coursework is unevenly distributed by race/ethnicity among CPS graduates — related