LOS ANGELES—On Wednesday, September 16, the United Teachers of Los Angeles House of Representatives (UTLA), the policy making body for the nation’s second largest teacher union local adopted a resolution recognizing 2015, as the “Year of Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915 and the month of April of every yearContinue reading “Nation’s 2nd Largest Teachers Union Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Resolution”
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Hacienda La Puente School District Commemorates Genocide Centennial
INDUSTRY, Calif.—Members of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District’s (HLPUSD) Board of Education on April 9 unanimously adopted a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. The resolution encourages all district schools to learn more about the history of the Armenian Genocide and to observe the month of April with appropriate programsContinue reading “Hacienda La Puente School District Commemorates Genocide Centennial”
GUSD Board of Education Unanimously Passes Resolution Designating April 2015 as “Month of Commemoration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide
On Tuesday, March 24, 2015, the Glendale Unified Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution titled “Remembering the Armenian Genocide and Reaffirming a Better World” designating April 2015 as Month of Commemoration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, reported the Armenian National Committee of America, Glendale (ANCA Glendale). The resolution provides a historicalContinue reading “GUSD Board of Education Unanimously Passes Resolution Designating April 2015 as “Month of Commemoration of the Centennial Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide”
Glendale Community College Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Education Resolution; Challenges Neighboring College Districts to Do the Same
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014, the Glendale Community College Board of Trustees, following the lead of LACCD Board of Trustees, adopted a resolution designating the month of April 2015 as “Glendale Community College Month of Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915” reported the Armenian National Committee of America – WesternContinue reading “Glendale Community College Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Education Resolution; Challenges Neighboring College Districts to Do the Same”
California State Senate Unanimously Passes the Armenian Genocide Education Act
Sacramento, CA – Just moments ago, the California Senate, with a vote of 36-0, unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Education Act (AB 1915), which adds Armenian Genocide survivor and witness oral testimonies into the teachings of human rights in CA public schools and encourages state and local professional development activities to provide teachers with resources to teach about theContinue reading “California State Senate Unanimously Passes the Armenian Genocide Education Act”
LA Community Colleges District Trustees Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Resolution, Prepares for Year Round Educational Initiatives on College Campuses
Los Angeles, CA – Less than an hour ago, during a special meeting, the Los Angeles Community Colleges District Board of Trustees adopted a resolution designating the month of April 2015 as “Los Angeles Community College District Month of Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide of 1915” reported the Armenian National CommitteeContinue reading “LA Community Colleges District Trustees Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Resolution, Prepares for Year Round Educational Initiatives on College Campuses”
ANCA WR Provides Support Testimony for Armenian Genocide Education Act During CA Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing
Just moments ago, the California Senate Appropriations Committee took up AB 1915, the Armenian Genocide Education Act. ANCA WR Legislative Affairs Director, Haig Baghdassarian testified on behalf of the organization in support of the bill providing historical background both on the Armenian Genocide as well as California’s unwavering commitment to recognition of the Armenian Genocide.Continue reading “ANCA WR Provides Support Testimony for Armenian Genocide Education Act During CA Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing”
Impact in Profile: Alice Petrossian
After visiting USC Shoah Foundation for the first time, Alice Petrossian of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is excited to begin a new partnership to promote education about the Armenian Genocide and other atrocities. Petrossian is the chair of the ANCA Western Region Education Committee, which works to promote understanding regarding issues ofContinue reading “Impact in Profile: Alice Petrossian”
CA Senate Education Committee Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Education Act
Sacramento (CA) – On Wednesday June 18, 2014, with a vote of 7-0, the California Senate Education Committee unanimously passed AB 1915, the Armenian Genocide Education Act reported the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA WR). The bill, joint-authored by Assemblymembers Adrin Nazarian and Katcho Achadjian, requires the inclusion of the Armenian GenocideContinue reading “CA Senate Education Committee Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Education Act”
CA Assembly Passes Armenian Genocide Education Act with Sweeping Vote of 77-0
On Wednesday, May 28, 2014, the California State Assembly unanimously passed the Armenian Genocide Education Act (AB 1915) with a sweeping vote of 77-0, requiring the inclusion of the Armenian Genocide in the list of studied subject areas for the adopted courses of study in Social Science for 7-12 reported the Armenian National Committee ofContinue reading “CA Assembly Passes Armenian Genocide Education Act with Sweeping Vote of 77-0”