Texas OKs Mexican-American studies curriculum under new name
Texas OKs Mexican-American studies curriculum under new name
The Texas Board of Education on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to creating statewide academic standards for a Mexican-American studies high school course — but only after changing the name to “ethnic studies,” […]
Inaction Spurs New Immigrant Sanctuary Movement
*The fact that the President won’t move on the immigration issue doesn’t mean that the issue isn’t moving. Inaction isn’t an immigrant trait, neither is it an option for immigrant […]
Tucson’s Mexican American Studies Program Is Revived
By Griselda Nevárez, Voxxi Alfonso Chavez was a senior at Tucson High School when the Arizona State Legislature passed in 2010 a law banning the teaching of ethnic studies in […]
A Video Report Of The Librotraficante Banned Book Caravan
By Tia Tenopia In 2011, the Arizona State Legislature passed HB 2281, a law which prohibits schools from offering courses at any grade level that advocate ethnic solidarity, promote overthrow […]
Tucson Book Ban Is Just More Anti-Latino Rhetoric
By Richard G. Santos The State of Arizona has been foremost in anti-Mexican American legislation, ordinances and rhetoric in recent years. National boycotts and the U.S. Department of Justice and […]
NewsTaco Weekly Roundup: Jan. 9-15, 2012
Hi there, this week I wanted to point out that NewsTaco snagged the only exclusive interview with @MexicanMitt, a character mocking the presidential candidate on Twitter. That’s my top pick […]
Arizona Protests Begin Ahead Of Ethnic Studies Ruling
In a few weeks Arizona Schools Superintendent John Huppenthal will issue a ruling on whether or not Tucson Unified School District’s Mexican-American Studies program is in violation of state law. […]
