Student History Project Leads To School Name Change

The video discusses the historical context of Juan Crespi Middle School, focusing on the California mission system and its impact on indigenous populations. It highlights the school's decision to rename itself to Betty Reid Soskin Middle School, honoring the activist's legacy of equity and inclusion. The video also touches on the broader implications of historical narratives in education.

How did the population of indigenous people in California change from 1769 to 1849 according to the text?

What was the main purpose of the California missions as described in the text?

What impact did Anya and her classmates' research project have on their understanding of the California missions?

What were the reasons behind the renaming of the school mentioned in the text?

Who is Betty Reid Soskin and what is her significance as mentioned in the text?