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June 17, 2011

Arizona Schools Ordered to Cancel Ethnic Studies Program 
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Arizona's superintendent of schools has ordered Tucson public schools to
cancel a popular ethnic studies program or face the loss of $15 million
in funding. Schools chief, John Huppenthal, says the Ethnic and Mexican
American Studies violates a new state law barring programs "designed
primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group" or that "promote
resentment toward a race or class of people." Republicans have
criticized the program, which allows students to learn how ethic groups
have influenced history. Huppenthal has ordered the Tucson school
district to prove it is complying with the law within 60 days.



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