Media Studies Makes Me Smile. Why? Because I know my students know more about the Arizona Ethnic Studies Ban than most people. I know my stduents are conscious of inequity and discrimination. And I know they want to do something about it. And whenever I see yet another article about the Ethnic Studies Ban, I think to myself, "This news is so relevant, so current, so important. And #metromediastudies is all over it. Keep up the good work kiddos.
Check out the latest report: The Anneberg Institute for School Reform at Brown University has come out against the ban. Excellent use of statistics, as well as the call for schools to emulate, or model themselves after, La Raza Studies; not eliminate, or get rid of, the program. Emulate, not eliminate!
Next steps: Engaging in community organizing here in New Haven. We can identify and discuss what students need from their high school programs in order to feel prepared and successful. And then we can engage in conversations about whether or not this is happening. Let's use the Tuscon model to promote relevant and purposeful education for students in New Haven.
Pax et Spes,
Ms. Blatteau
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