Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Education - latimes.com Arizona bill targeting ethnic studies signed into law

Education - latimes.com

Arizona bill targeting ethnic studies signed into law


Gov. Jan Brewer signs the bill that bans schools from teaching classes designed for students of a particular ethnic group. School districts may appeal the law, which becomes effective Dec. 31.

Mills students and alumnae commemorate a victory for women-only education


In 1990, administrators at the Oakland liberal arts college dropped plans to go coed after the student body revolted. Sticking to its roots turned out to be a wise, if risky, move.