Bring Back Ethnic Study Classes at Local Tucson High Schools

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   Name: Morgan Hill on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: Amy M Torres on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: Anonymous on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: Houston Harris on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: MARISOL REYES on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: Alexandrea MacFarland on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: Alec Schoenberger on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: Anonymous on Nov 20, 2012

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   Name: Hoang Phan on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Gabrielle Price on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Katelyn Williams on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Guadalupe Alcaraz on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Katie Diamond on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Mayra De La Luz on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Mayra De La Luz on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: China Rae Newman on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Malinda Church on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Harry Goralnik on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Angela Haddon on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Hojin Seo on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Hannah Gardner on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Enrique Guzman on Nov 20, 2012

    Comments: We are not teaching to hate anyone, we are only addressing our cultural history. Instead of getting rid of the program we should work to change the curriculum in an effective manner. Advocate for strong critical thinking strategies while addressing cultural successes, victories and struggles. The ethnic studies programs are necessary. It shows that in a society that wants success for all students and that is striving to better the city of Tucson can do so without oppressing any ethnic/race groups. Bring back the Latino/Hispano ethnic studies program. Strengthen the Black/African American program. Initiate a study for all other ethnicities. Better Tucson. We need programs where the students can identify with successful people that believe what they believe and look like them. As much as we’d want it to be true, an Asian girl will never look up to a successful white man and say, “He did it, he’s just like me, I can do it too.” Tucson is diverse, we have no need for a melting pot. Bring forth all traditions without suppressing or oppressing anyone. We are better. While it is ‘American’ to stand for freedom, these students are learning that it is ‘American’ for privileged individuals (white or assimilated into a white ideals) to call something un-American because it does not fit the facet of their beliefs. It is American to oppress me because American history has done so in the past with so many different types of people. While we hoped this message was never taught to the students in the ethnic studies programs, these messages are coming across with the ending of ethnic studies programs. Teach our diverse student population that they are equal. Teach them that they will be successful with their fellow peers, regardless of race. Let the students thrive in the educational system and society. This is my critical thought process. A proud brown man, the product of successful ethnic studies programs. Bring back the ethnic studies program!

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    Name: Staci Polasek on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Alisa Espinoza on Nov 20, 2012

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    Name: Eros Perez on Nov 21, 2012

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    Name: Emily Opper on Nov 21, 2012

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    Name: Tam Le on Nov 26, 2012

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    Name: Catalina Contreras on Nov 26, 2012

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    Name: Karla Garcia on Nov 27, 2012

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    Name: Lucas Suarez on Nov 28, 2012

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    Name: John Thomas Benson on Dec 7, 2012

    Comments: Bring back ethnic studies! It is an empowering experience to learn the history of one's ancestry. How can we be certain of our future if we do not know our past?

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