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Jhordin Prescott is a family-oriented woman raised by people who uplifted and motivated her to succeed in all she does. With this same driven spirit, she has worked to lift her Coug community to unknown potentials, just as her family did for her.
“I love WSU! I wanted to better it. There’s always different ways you can better things,” said Prescott, senior political science and philosophy double major. “I also wanted to make sure to be a leader in that way and advocate for students because I grew up in that way.”
Prescott grew up in Auburn, Washington, where she attended Auburn Riverside High School. She said she wanted to be involved and played several sports, as well as being Associated Student Body secretary her sophomore through senior year.
Washington ethnic studies graduation requirement gains support from Board of Education By Jenn Smith, The Seattle Times
Published: March 16, 2021, 7:48am
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OLYMPIA – The Washington State Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a resolution to establish a statewide ethnic studies graduation requirement.
Proponents say ethnic studies teaches more than just history and racial justice. It’s a framework that allows participants from multiple cultures to share their perspectives, achievements, traditions and experiences. It is designed to help eradicate fear, structural racism and social inequities by promoting knowledge and understanding.
Resolutions are nonbinding agreements that move the Board toward adopting a policy, and this one does not detail when an ethnic studies graduation requirement would go into effect. But it has some teeth: As part of the resolution, Board representatives and staff members will take ethnic studies and anti-racist