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Tessa Berney, Staff Writer
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Celebrating district through art show
Tessa Berney
May 30, 2025
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PAUSD’s newest graduation requirement sparks debate
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![FIGHTING FOR CHANGE – A crowd gathers at the special Palo Alto Board of Education meeting Jan. 23. Supporters of Ethnic Studies, like Palo Alto High School social sciences teacher Christopher Farina, believe the class is important because of its emphasis on civic engagement projects. "One of our [Ethnic Studies] students did some work interviewing individuals from the Muwekma Ohlone tribe," Farina said. "Some students have been working trying to advocate for their recognition as a federal tribe." Photo: Aryan Kawatra](https://verdemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-11.57.49 AM-1200x790.png)