About Us

Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies (ACES) is a nonpartisan, grassroots coalition consisting of over 10,000 parents, teachers, and other community members who work together to support a constructive approach to ethnic studies curricula. We are Black, Asian, Latino, Caucasian. We span the spectrum of political affiliations. The immigrants among us come from all over the world.

ACES is a registered nonprofit with 501(c)(3) status.

Our leadership are all unpaid volunteers. We donate our time and money because we are committed to our mission to remove narrow ideological agendas from Ethnic Studies, enabling curricula that inspire mutual respect, fight racism, and celebrate ethnic accomplishments.

We believe that Ethnic Studies should:

• Empower students to dream big and overcome challenges

• Foster respect and understanding by building self-confidence, awareness, and empathy

• Celebrate diversity by elevating ethnic groups, their backgrounds, and contributions without denigrating others

• Meet rigorous academic standards by using balanced, accurate resources that represent multiple and sometimes opposing perspectives

• Address racism and discrimination openly and honestly

• Present multiple perspectives and approaches that can effect change, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses

• Encourage critical thinking, enabling students to analyze viewpoints and develop their own evidence-based opinions

• Promote civic engagement and responsibility as essential components to an inclusive and just society