Jan 2018 BV Manch Event Flyer
Hindu
Education Foundation website: https://www.hindueducation.org/
Topic: California Text books--Why should you care?
A town hall discussion led by Hindu Education Foundation.
Speakers will explain the organizational history of Hindu American Education Foundation, very lengthy challenges faced in getting the content corrected, collaboration with other organizations, pending issues, how everyone can help from this point forward.
Please note change in venue and time.
Event Starts at 12:30 PM on Sunday Jan 7th, 2018 (lunch served from 1230 PM - 0115 PM) presentation starts at 130 PM
Date/Venue: Jan 7th, 2017 (Sun) 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Sanatan Dharma Mandir, 15311, Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
HINDU AMERICANS WIN HISTORIC VICTORY IN CALIFORNIA TEXTBOOKS
After more than a decade of constructive civic engagement with the California Department of Education, the Hindu American community won a significant victory recently in its quest for an accurate, equitable, and culturally competent portrayal of Hinduism and India in California textbooks.
In its final public hearing, the Department’s State Board of Education (SBE) voted unanimously to reject two deeply problematic textbook programs from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Grades K-6 and Grades 6-8) for adversely reflecting on Hinduism and other diverse communities. The board also voted to approve positive edits submitted by Hindu American community groups to improve the portrayal of Hinduism and India in other textbooks.
“This is truly historic. After many years of civic engagement, Hindu-Americans have started to make themselves heard,” said Shantharam Nekkar of Hindu Education Foundation USA, an organization dedicated to enriching the understanding of Indian civilization and Hinduism in America. “While many books have improved, others still remain deeply flawed. We will continue to engage constructively and fight biases and prejudices against Hinduism and India.”
The SBE’s decision came after hearing testimonies and receiving letters from thousands of Hindu American parents, children, educators and community members from across California, including immigrant Hindus from Fiji, Caribbean and India, as well as letters from a broad coalition of more than 75 interfaith and community groups, 17 state and federal elected officials, and 38 leading academics.
Topic: California Text books--Why should you care?
A town hall discussion led by Hindu Education Foundation.
Speakers will explain the organizational history of Hindu American Education Foundation, very lengthy challenges faced in getting the content corrected, collaboration with other organizations, pending issues, how everyone can help from this point forward.
Please note change in venue and time.
Event Starts at 12:30 PM on Sunday Jan 7th, 2018 (lunch served from 1230 PM - 0115 PM) presentation starts at 130 PM
Date/Venue: Jan 7th, 2017 (Sun) 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM @ Sanatan Dharma Mandir, 15311, Pioneer Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650
HINDU AMERICANS WIN HISTORIC VICTORY IN CALIFORNIA TEXTBOOKS
After more than a decade of constructive civic engagement with the California Department of Education, the Hindu American community won a significant victory recently in its quest for an accurate, equitable, and culturally competent portrayal of Hinduism and India in California textbooks.
In its final public hearing, the Department’s State Board of Education (SBE) voted unanimously to reject two deeply problematic textbook programs from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (Grades K-6 and Grades 6-8) for adversely reflecting on Hinduism and other diverse communities. The board also voted to approve positive edits submitted by Hindu American community groups to improve the portrayal of Hinduism and India in other textbooks.
“This is truly historic. After many years of civic engagement, Hindu-Americans have started to make themselves heard,” said Shantharam Nekkar of Hindu Education Foundation USA, an organization dedicated to enriching the understanding of Indian civilization and Hinduism in America. “While many books have improved, others still remain deeply flawed. We will continue to engage constructively and fight biases and prejudices against Hinduism and India.”
The SBE’s decision came after hearing testimonies and receiving letters from thousands of Hindu American parents, children, educators and community members from across California, including immigrant Hindus from Fiji, Caribbean and India, as well as letters from a broad coalition of more than 75 interfaith and community groups, 17 state and federal elected officials, and 38 leading academics.
Mission Statement
of Bharatiya Vichar Manch:
To promote dialogue by which Dharmic philosophy, culture, and traditions
can positively influence global thought and action.Some of the past lectures are available at: http://www.youtube.com/bharatiyavicharmanch www.facebook.com/bhartiyavicharmanch.la
If you want your email address to be added to the mailing list, please send an email to bvmanchla@gmail.com or sign up by clicking the link below. Please forward the lecture invitation to your contacts who might be interested in attending.
Feel free to send an email to bvmanchla@gmail.com if you have any comments/suggestions about the lectures, would like to volunteer few hours a month to organize the lectures or want to recommend a speaker who can be invited to give a lecture.
Sign up for our list!
All lectures are free of cost, including free parking. Lectures are normally 45-60 minutes long followed by 30-40 minutes of Q & A session.
Comments
Post a Comment