Category Archives: Resolutions

In a powerful letter addressed to the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Board of Directors, the California Teachers Association (CTA) President E. Toby Boyd shared his group’s “solidarity with the Armenian Community in denouncing in the strongest possible terms the aggressions and war crimes committed in Artsakh by the Azerbaijani government.” CTA isContinue reading “ANCA-WR Applauds CTA for Firm Stance on Artsakh”

The Montebello Unified School District Board of Education at its regularly scheduled meeting on October 21, approved resolution No. 5 (2020-2021). This resolution recognizes the Month of April as Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915. With this action the District seeks to ensure that the Armenian Genocide is properly taught to its faculty, studentContinue reading “Montebello Education Board Reaffirms April as Armenian Genocide Commemoration Month”

The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region Education Committee welcomed the unanimous passage of a resolution by Los Angeles Unified School District addressing the recent aggression by Azerbaijan and Turkey against the people of Artsakh. The resolution was introduced on Tuesday by board members Scott Schmerelson and Jackie Goldberg, and co-sponsored by fellowContinue reading “LAUSD Stands in Solidarity with Artsakh”

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 6, 2020) – Today, the Board of Education unanimously voted to add a new holiday to future calendars to commemorate Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day on April 24. The resolution, authored by Board Member Kelly Gonez, would give families across Los Angeles Unified the day off to observe and remember the start ofContinue reading “Los Angeles Unified Schools to Observe April 24 in Recognition of the Armenian Genocide”

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed a law that mandates the teaching of the Armenian Genocide and the Holocaust, among other cases of genocide, as a requirement for High School graduation in the Centennial State. “Armenian Genocide education has been a long-standing goal of the ANCA-WR and was included in the language of the recentContinue reading “Colorado Governor Signs Genocide Education Bill Into Law”

BUSD Passes Resolution 38 Proclaiming April 24, 2020, as the Burbank Unified School District’s Day of Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923Burbank, CA- On Thursday, April 16, 2020, the Burbank Unified School District (BUSD) Board of Education unanimously passed Resolution 38 Proclaiming April 24, 2020, as the Burbank Unified School District’s Day of CommemorationContinue reading “BUSD Passes Resolution 38 Proclaiming April 24, 2020, as the Burbank Unified School District’s Day of Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923”

PASADENA, Calif.—In its annual recognition of the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, the Pasadena Unified School District’s (PUSD) Board of Education, at its well-attended meeting, issued on March 30 the Genocide Resolution to the attending Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), Pasadena Chapter’s Board of Directors.   The ANCA, Pasadena Chapter has grown accustomed toContinue reading “Pasadena Unified School District Issues Armenian Genocide Resolution”

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— 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”

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”