Tell Texas Schools that Mexican-American Studies Are Important Too!
- al: A. Ward
- destinatario: Michael Williams, Texas Commissioner of Education
The State of Texas has a population of at least 2.5 million Mexican American’s in its school districts, yet they don’t offer Mexican-American history classes. Despite these high numbers (which did not occur overnight) Texas is balking at the idea claiming that “it takes a long, long time to develop a course.” Texas has had more than enough time to consider the needs of its Mexican-American students!
The initiative to include these studies in schools is spear headed by Juan Tejeda, an instructor at Palo Alto. Tejeda compares the lack of involvement from the Board of Education as “institutionalized racism.” He also points to the higher dropout rate of Mexican American high school students as proof that not having positive role models brought to their attention through Mexican-American courses increases the likelihood of dropping out.
Tell the Texas Department of Education to implement Mexican-American studies for its students!
Dear Michael Williams
Texas Commissioner of Education
The State of Texas has more than 2 million Mexican-American students trying to learn in its school systems. However, they are not being taught about all of the wonderful role models and contributions made by Mexican-Americans!
The excuse that it takes a long, long time to implement such courses is unacceptable. There has been plenty of time to recognize the need to end what is being touted as "institutional racism."
We, (the undersigned) are respectfully asking you to implement courses across Texas to not only serve the Mexican-American students but also bridge the racial divide.
Sincerely,
