ethnic studies
Coverage of ethnic studies in the Nexus archive.
- SFUSD paid ethnic studies consultants $400,000 while reading and math scores cratered
The San Francisco Unified School District spent nearly $400,000 on consultants associated with 'ethnic studies' who focused on defunding the police and dismantling capitalism, despite declining reading and math scores among students. The district faces financial challenges, including a catastrophic budget deficit and potential school closures.
- SFUSD superintendent defends policies, transgender student issues during Congressional hearing
SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su defended the district's policies during a congressional hearing that addressed transgender student issues and ethnic studies in public schools.
- California State Senate
The California State Senate, part of the state legislature, drafts laws affecting issues like paid family leave, in-state tuition for undocumented students, and minimum wage standards. It has 40 districts with 15 in LA County, four-year terms, and a supermajority of Democrats. Recent laws include ethnic studies requirements and ending single-family zoning.