LOS ANGELES—On Saturday, February 25, an overflow crowd of more than 200 supporters, including local and state elected officials, and community leaders gathered at the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Armenian Genocide Education Award Luncheon. The event, held at Dream Palace Banquet Hall in Glendale, honored 19 public school educators forContinue reading “ANCA-WR Recognizes 19 Exemplary Educators for Teaching Genocide”
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ANCA-WR to Honor Two Educators the ‘Zaruhy Sara Chitjian Armenian Genocide Education Award’
LOS ANGELES—The Armenian National Committee-Western Region announced on February 14 that it will be naming one of its awards the Zaruhy “Sara” Chitjian Armenian Genocide Education Award in honor of Ms. Chitjian’s exemplary commitment to Armenian causes and dedication to preservation of the Armenian heritage and teaching of the Armenian Genocide. Chitjian was the firstContinue reading “ANCA-WR to Honor Two Educators the ‘Zaruhy Sara Chitjian Armenian Genocide Education Award’”
17 Educators to be Honored with Armenian Genocide Education Award
GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region’s (ANCA-WR) Education Committee announced on February 7 the honorees of the 2017 Armenian Genocide Education Award. A diverse group of public school educators, the honorees, have shown exemplary use of technology, art, music, and/or theater in their lesson plans, while also empowering their students to apply in depthContinue reading “17 Educators to be Honored with Armenian Genocide Education Award”
ANCA-WR to Honor K-12 Instructors at Armenian Genocide Education Luncheon
LOS ANGELES—The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Education Committee is proud to announce its first Armenian Genocide Education Award Luncheon to be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 11am at Dream Palace Banquet Hall in Glendale, California. The Luncheon will celebrate and honor K-12 instructors in public schools who have goneContinue reading “ANCA-WR to Honor K-12 Instructors at Armenian Genocide Education Luncheon”
CA State Board of Education Adopts Expanded Armenian Genocide Curriculum
SACRAMENTO – During its July 14 meeting, the California State Board of Education (“CSBE”) adopted a new History-Social Studies curriculum framework which will serve as guidelines for public school teachers. This framework provides significant improvements and expanded language and scope of information regarding the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America – Western RegionContinue reading “CA State Board of Education Adopts Expanded Armenian Genocide Curriculum”
Burbank Unified School District Proclaims April as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Month
Burbank— On Thursday, April 21, the Burbank Unified School District Board of Education adopted a resolution which designates the month of April as the “Burbank Unified School District’s Month of Commemoration for the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915.” Over 30 people spoke in support of the resolution, including BUSD students, alumni, teachers, theContinue reading “Burbank Unified School District Proclaims April as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Month”
LAUSD Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Resolution; Reaffirms Commitment to Teaching About the Subject Matter
LOS ANGELES – Earlier today, at its regular meeting, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution brought by Board Member Mónica Ratliff – and co-sponsored by Board President Steve Zimmer and Board Members Dr. Ref Rodríguez and Scott M. Schmerelson – recognizing April 2016 as the commemoration of theContinue reading “LAUSD Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Resolution; Reaffirms Commitment to Teaching About the Subject Matter”
Glendale Unified School District Becomes First District In Nation to Close Schools In Official Observance of Armenian Genocide
Glendale, California- On March 15, 2016 at approximately 8:30pm the, the Glendale Unified School District Board of Education unanimously voted to observe April 24th as the “Armenian Genocide Commemoration Day” closing down all 30 schools within the district. The resolution, the first of its kind in the diaspora, will be enacted within the entire GUSD system,Continue reading “Glendale Unified School District Becomes First District In Nation to Close Schools In Official Observance of Armenian Genocide”
State Officials, ANCA-WR Lead Efforts to Enhance Armenian Genocide Education
GLENDALE–California State Senator Carol Liu and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson joined the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s “America We Thank You” and Education committees on Wednesday in hosting a reception, screening, and panel discussion for the launch of the organization’s new documentary titled “America We Thank You” at theContinue reading “State Officials, ANCA-WR Lead Efforts to Enhance Armenian Genocide Education”
Superintendent Tom Torlakson, Senator Liu, ANCA-WR Lead Efforts to Enhance Armenian Genocide Education through Documentary Launch
On Wednesday, November 18, California State Senator Carol Liu and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson joined the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s (ANCA-WR) America We Thank You and Education committees in hosting a reception, screening, and panel discussion for the launch of the organization’s new documentary titled “America We ThankContinue reading “Superintendent Tom Torlakson, Senator Liu, ANCA-WR Lead Efforts to Enhance Armenian Genocide Education through Documentary Launch”