via Wikimedia CommonsBy MICHELLE TIOIn a move eerily similar to decisions that upheld the incarceration of Japanese Americans in the 1940s

fighting book bans at public libraries.but Al has both the big-picture vision as chair of the Assembly Education Committee and on-the-ground experience as a longtime educator and school board member to achieve lasting progress for Californias schools.

Thats why Im excited to endorse Al Muratsuchi for state superintendent of public instruction.because he has the innovative vision and decades of experience to get things done.and chair of the Assembly Education Committee — released the following statement:I am running for state superintendent to fight for public education and to fight for California students and schools.

officially declared his candidacy for California superintendent of public instruction.He has also taught Asian American studies at UCLA.

I know that just like he has throughout his career.

and schools and delivering real solutions to the challenges we face.performing a dance that was popular within the camps.

Opening remarks will be delivered by Dean Rueyling Chuang of the College of Arts and Letters.Shirley Kazuyo MuramotoPreserving Culture Under Pressure: Japanese Americans Fight for Identity in Internment Camps will be presented as part of the Japanese Distinguished Speaker Series on Monday.

Sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters.as she explores the resilience of Japanese Americans who.