Should "ethnic studies" programs be allowed in schools?

Published January 11, 2012 at 5:39 AM PST

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This week, the Tucson Unified School District board voted to end its Mexican-American studies program. Under an Arizona state law enacted in response to the program, TUSD stood to lose $15 million because the curriculum was considered to be divisive and advocating government overthrow. We'd like to hear your thoughts. Is a Mexican-American studies program appropriate?