Voice Your Concerns Regarding the District Goal of “Equity and Access” Dear San Dieguito parents, community members and concerned citizens, On this Thursday, September 30, 2021, the San Dieguito Union High School District (SDUHSD) Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting, in which there will be a public discussion on Goal # 1 “Equity and Access” (Item 8a) in its 2021-2024 Local Control…
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CFER Statement Regarding Disruptions to the September 9th Poway Unified School District Board Meeting
All Civil Dissent Must Be Exercised Within Legal Parameters and In A Respectful Manner Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) issues the following statement in response to a disruptive protest that unexpectedly caused the 09/09 Poway Unified board meeting to adjourn: CFER recognizes and promotes the constitutional rights of private citizens, parents and community members to demand equal treatment and…
Read MorePUSD Action Alert: Sign Up for Public Comments to Oppose the CRT-Based “Teacher of the Year” Agenda on Thursday (09/09)
Attention! The Poway Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education will discuss the subject— “Teachers of the Year” at its upcoming board meeting on Thursday, September 9 (Agenda Item 4.4). We need parents, grandparents and concerned citizens to submit requests for public comments regarding this item and to voice your concerns regarding PUSD’s promotion of CRT! PUSD’s drafted proclamations for its 2021 Teachers of the Year…
Read MoreCFER and Three San Diego Parents Sue the State of California for the Aztec and Ashe Prayers in Its Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum
For Immediate Release September 3, 2021 SAN DIEGO, CA – September 3, 2021- On September 3, 2021, Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER), along with three San Diego parents, filed a lawsuit against the State of California, the State Board of Education, the State Department of Education, and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond in his official capacity. The…
Read MoreCFER, Partner Groups and Community Members Held an Uplifting Rally for Unity Against CRT in San Diego on Saturday
For Immediate Release August 30, 2021 SAN DIEGO, CA – August 30, 2021- On Saturday, August 28th, 2021, Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER), seven supporting organizations and community members rallied in front of the San Diego County Administration Building to celebrate the 58th anniversary of the historic speech “I have a dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on…
Read MoreCFER Applauds Courageous Parents from Coronado for A Hard-Earned Victory to Thwart Divisive Race Shaming in the School District
For Immediate Release August 24, 2021 SAN DIEGO, CA – August 24, 2021- On August 19th, upon over two hours of public comments and deliberations, the Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) Board decided to revise its public statement on the tortilla-throwing incident and rescind its prior association of the incident with racism. During the same meeting, four CUSD board members also officially spoke against…
Read MoreCFER to Host “Rally for Unity” on 08/28 in San Diego
For Immediate Release August 23, 2021 SAN DIEGO, CA – August 23, 2021- Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER), in collaboration with seven supporting organizations, will hold a rally on Saturday, August 28th in front of the San Diego County Administration Building to commemorate the 58th anniversary of the historic speech “I have a dream” by Dr. Martin Luther King…
Read MoreThe Diverse Coalition Opposing Critical Ethnic Studies Grows to Welcome the Latino American Political Association
For Immediate Release July 29, 2021 SAN DIEGO, CA – July 29, 2021-On July 29, 2021, Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER), on behalf of 28 partner organizations, sent an official letter to the California State Senate, opposing AB101— the state mandate for ethnic studies as a high school graduation requirement. Our broad-based alliance includes prominent national and regional groups,…
Read MoreCFER Joins the Orange County Board of Education, A Diverse Expert Panel and the Public in a Historic Event on Ethnic Studies and Critical Race Theory
For Immediate Release July 28, 2021 SAN DIEGO, CA – July 28, 2021- On July 27th, the Orange County Board of Education (OCBE) hosted a timely board meeting to discuss educational topics pertaining to California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) and critical race theory (CRT). Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) joined the OCBE trustees, four other experts and Orange…
Read MoreCFER to Join the Orange County Board of Education in a Special Public Meeting on Ethnic Studies and Critical Race Theory on July 27
For Immediate Release July 21, 2021 San Diego, CA – July 21, 2021– The Orange County Board of Education (OCBE) will hold a public meeting on July 27, 2021 to inform the public and stakeholders on educational topics pertaining to California’s Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) and critical race theory (CRT). Californians for Equal Rights Foundation (CFER) will join the…
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