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Glendora Unified board votes 3–2 against approving ethnic studies course outline after hours of testimony
Summary
After a lengthy public comment period and extended board debate about wording such as 'intersectionality,' funding and scheduling, the Glendora Unified Board of Education declined to approve the proposed ethnic studies course outline in a 3–2 roll-call decision on March 10, 2025.
The Glendora Unified School District Board of Education voted 3–2 on March 10 not to approve the district’s proposed ethnic studies course outline, after extensive public comment and a split board discussion about curriculum language, pilot timing and state funding.
Staff argued the outline met the state’s requirement under AB 101 and recommended a pilot in 2025–26. Dr. Prince, the district’s social‑studies lead, told the board that “this outline will meet the California State graduation requirement commencing with pupils graduating in 2029–2030 school year.” The motion to approve the outline was made by Trustee Garcia and seconded by Vice President Paul Lopez.
Public commenters offered mixed views. One speaker who was introduced as Mr.…
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