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California High Schools Are Adding Hundreds of Ethnic Studies Classes. Are Teachers Prepared?

“We have all these teachers who have great hearts, who are really social justice minded, who really want to do ethnic studies because they’re thinking about themselves as, ‘I’m a culturally responsive teacher,’” said Theresa Montaño, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge. “But that isn’t enough to give you the knowledge you need.” --Lost Coast Output

California high schools are adding hundreds of ethnic studies classes. Are teachers prepared?

“We have all these teachers who have great hearts, who are really social justice minded, who really want to do ethnic studies because they’re thinking about themselves as, ‘I’m a culturally responsive teacher,’” said Theresa Montaño, a professor of Chicana and Chicano studies at Cal State Northridge. “But that isn’t enough to give you the knowledge you need.” --CalMatters

Original Street Band WAR to Rock Los Angeles with “Low Rider,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” and More Hits.

In 2021, WAR celebrated its 50th anniversary and took pride in the fact that founder and lead vocalist Jordan remains in the group. With a legacy that is still developing across all age groups, WAR now tours more than 150 days each year, performing for audiences of all sizes—from major venues to intimate clubs and county fairs. On April 15, the band will perform at The Soraya, on the campus of CSU Northridge. --NoHo Arts District

Free April Events Hosted by Pasadena Senior Center

Senior Athlete Fitness Exam – Wednesday, Apr. 12, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. onsite at Pasadena Senior Center. Anyone 50 or older who actively engages in sports and other athletic activities is welcome to be assessed in the areas of cardiovascular, muscular, flexibility and balance. Assessments take only about 15 minutes to complete, and each participant will receive a report that identifies any risk factors and how to prevent potential future health issues. Presented by the Cal State Northridge Department of Physical Therapy. To make a required appointment, call 626-795-4331. To register or for more information, visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.net and click on Activities & Events, then Special Events or call 626-795-4331. --Pasadena Journal

Mother Encounters Callous Public Agencies as She Battles for Her Homeless, Mentally Ill Son

Part of her self-care has been to pursue a college education. Through her troubles and tribulations and while working full time after raising three children, Pérez enrolled at California State University, Northridge and earned a bachelor’s degree in Chicana/o studies in 2018. Now she works as a scholarship coordinator for CSUN’s Financial Aid Department. She also decided to pursue a master’s degree at the Northridge campus and expects to graduate this summer. --The San Fernando Valley Sun

ANCA-WR Honors Educators at Sold-Out Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon

Officials from California State University, Northridge, were also in attendance, including Dean of the College of Humanities Dr. Jeffrey Reeder, Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literature Dr. Adrian Perez-Boluda, Director of Development of the College of Humanities Suren Seropian, Assistant Director of Government and Community Relations Victoria Dochoghlian, and Director of Armenian Studies Dr. Vahram Shemmassian. Prominent professors of higher education in the audience also included Dr. Rubina Peroomian, Dr. Levon Marashlian and Dr. Hasmig Baran. --Asbarez

The Soraya Announces Indigo Girls In Concert, June 24

One of the most successful folk-rock duos in history, Indigo Girls, comes to Los Angeles for one night only on Saturday, June 24 at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex in unique presenting partnership with The Soraya at Cal State Northridge. --Broadway World

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