The class would then continue as usual. The teacher seemed anxious to cooperate in our investigation. She said she was surprised and disturbed by the letter to the editor. She said that last semester, when the letter was written, there had been two or three fairly vocal students who had not returned this semester. She wanted the Grand Jury to know that the class is conducted in a scholarly manner, that homework is required, that the textbook is the basis for the class content, and that discipline is maintained.
Students earn grades and receive class credit.
She also said she enjoys teaching the Chicano Studies class, but she wishes there were training available to help her handle the unique problems that arise. We learned the Chicano Studies class is open to students of all grades, and there are many ninth graders in the class. There are about 30 members total. Most are of Mexican descent. We photographed the classroom bulletin boards which showed no sign of anti-Americanism.