ANCA-WR Recognizes 19 Exemplary Educators for Teaching Genocide
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 –
Nation’s 2nd Largest Teachers Union Unanimously Passes Armenian Genocide Resolution
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
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
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”
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
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
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
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
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
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
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