Category Archives: Press Releases

GLENDALE – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) welcomed the California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond’s support for the inclusion of the Armenian Genocide in the Instructional Quality Commission’s (IQC) ethnic studies model curriculum. “We welcome comments made by Superintendent Thurmond at Wednesday’s press conference in regard to theContinue reading “California Superintendent Thurmond Highlights the Importance of Including the Armenian Genocide in Model Curriculum”

HOUSTON—As the nation celebrated the 4th of July and the 243rd anniversary of an independent America, the Armenian National Committee of America–Western Region’s Education Committee was advocating for genocide education, and presenting resources on Armenian Genocide to thousands of educators across the country, at the 98th National Education Association Representative Assembly and 157th Annual Meeting. RepresentativesContinue reading “ANCA-WR Advocates for Genocide Education to Thousands of Teachers”

GLENDALE—As part of the “Armenian History Month” in the LA County, the Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region’s Education Committee members visited a number of schools. They were actively touring southern California public schools with the intent to educate students about the Armenian Genocide, as well as discussing the unprecedented and often-overlooked American humanitarian assistance campaignContinue reading “Genocide Education High Priority for ANCA-WR”

BURBANK—Hundreds gathered for the third annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon at the De Luxe Banquet Hall in Burbank on March 23 to honor and celebrate seven remarkable educators for their commitment and dedication to teaching the Armenian Genocide. The luncheon, organized by the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee, hostedContinue reading “Seven Educators Honored at Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon”

SACRAMENTO – Last week, representatives of the Armenian National Committee of America Western Region Board and Staff met with California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and California State Senator Maria Elena Durazo who is serving a seat previously held by longtime advocate of Armenian-American issues, Senate President Pro Tem Emeritus Kevin de Leon. AliceContinue reading “ANCA-WR Representatives Meet with Superintendent Thurmond, State Senator Durazo”

GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee announced that it will be recognizing seven educators, from various public schools and universities, in the Western U.S., who have uniquely provided instruction and education about the Armenian Genocide in public schools of the Western Region. These extraordinary educators will be recognized on MarchContinue reading “7 Educators to be Honored at ANCA-WR Genocide Education Awards Luncheon”

GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee announced that the 2018 National Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning will deliver the keynote address at the 3rd Annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 23. “The ANCA-WR Education Committee is proud to have the National Teacher of the year MandyContinue reading “National Teacher of the Year to Keynote Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon”

GLENDALE—Less than a week remains until nominations for educators who have gone above their call of duty to teach their students about the Armenian Genocide can be submitted. January 11 is the final day to submit nominations in all areas of education, throughout the states that make up the ANCA-WR, who have been committed toContinue reading “Deadline to Nominate Educators for ANCA-WR Awards Luncheon is January 11”

GLENDALE—The Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region’s Education Committee announced that it will present up to 11 Special Awards at History Day L.A. on March 9, 2019 for topics related to – American Heroes of the Armenian Genocide. History Day L.A. is an annual competitive event that takes place at Azusa Pacific University for studentsContinue reading “ANCA-WR Education Committee to Give Special Awards at 2019 History Day L.A”

GLENDALE – The Armenian National Committees of America – Glendale Chapter and Western Region have extended their resources and services to the Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools to help relieve circumstances that may have contributed to the fight between dozens of students at Hoover High School a week earlier.Continue reading “ANCA-WR and Glendale Extend Resources to GUSD”