This is a common argument against CRT and Ethnic Studies where people say that it teaches white students that they are evil. However, MAS and other Ethnic Studies courses do not teach that but instead they teach about the history of systemic issues and the histories of Black, Indigenous, and people of color.

This is great to see but I'm curious as to how this changes student's motivation and feelings about school. Also, outside of these numerical increases in GPA and attendance, how does including Ethnic Studies change the way students' feelings of belongingness and inclusion at school?

What is the model curriculum for Ethnic Studies? Is there a state-wide standard for what the curriculum should look like? If so, who decides what is included and not included?

It was surprising to see how much effort was put in to try and get the governor to pass the bill and for him to veto it. Especially because, after listening to the lecture, we did not have to fight this long to have science, math, and English curriculums. This then raises the question of why does Ethnic Studies cause so much pushback?