We wanted to share with you a recent commentary published in EdSource by Bill Honig, former California State Superintendent of Instruction and former chair of California’s Instructional Quality Commission.  He clearly lays out the significant differences between inclusive (which we call Constructive) Ethnic Studies, and Liberated Ethnic Studies. He also reinforces the fact that California rejected the Liberated Model, and explains why an inclusive and transparent approach to Ethnic Studies is needed to advance critical thinking skills and better prepare students to participate in our democracy. 

This article, which speaks to community members and educators, is particularly important as the Liberated ES proponents are pursuing $50 million of new state funding and continue to market their approach to local school districts, public university systems, and in the legislature.