

At a Glance
Language
English — USSubject
- History
- Social Studies
Grade
9–12Duration
Two 50-min class periods- Racism
- Democracy & Civic Engagement
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About This Lesson
In this lesson, students will learn about the relationship between education, identity, and activism through an exploration of the 1968 East Los Angeles school walkouts. Thousands of students in LA public schools (where a majority of students were Mexican American) walked out of their schools to protest unequal educational opportunities and to demand an education that valued their culture and identities. Learning about this history provides students with an opportunity to reflect on the importance of an education that honors the identities of its students.
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