The College Board has released a revised syllabus for its new Advanced Placement course in African American studies, which has been met with both praise and criticism. The changes come after pushback from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and include the removal of material associated with Black feminism, LGBTQ issues and critical race theory. Supporters of the changes argue that the College Board is right to remove politically charged material, while critics argue that the College Board is caving to political pressure and not allowing students to learn important aspects of Black history. The revised syllabus is now available for students and teachers to review.
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College Board Releases Final Framework for New Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies
College Board Releases Final Framework for New Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies
The College Board has released the official framework for a new Advanced Placement course in African American Studies, which has been praised by academics and historians but has also become a target for lawmakers. The 221-page framework includes an overview of topics such as the history of African American people, the civil rights movement, and the contributions of African Americans to the United States. The course is set to be available in the 2021-2022 school year and will provide students with an opportunity to gain college credit and a better understanding of African American history and culture.
Two emperor tamarin monkeys were found safe in an abandoned home in Lancaster, Texas, after going missing from the Dallas Zoo the day before. Police received a tip that led them to the location, and the zoo has increased security measures to investigate the series of suspicious incidents, including the escape of a small leopard, the suspicious death of an endangered vulture, and the cutting of fences. No arrests have been made yet, and the zoo is asking anyone with information to contact the authorities.
A powerful winter storm has caused chaos across the South, resulting in three deaths on the roads and nearly 2,000 flight cancellations. The storm has spread from the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area to Memphis, Tennessee, and officials are urging motorists to stay off the roads until Thursday. Airlines have warned passengers to check their flight status before travelling to the airport, as dangerous travel conditions, tree damage and power outages are likely across the Mid-South.
Dallas Police, with the help of the Lancaster Police Department, have located the two missing emperor tamarin monkeys from the Dallas Zoo. The animals were found in the closet of an empty home in Lancaster, south of Dallas, and were returned to the zoo. The Dallas Police Department thanked the public for their help in locating the animals.
Portsmouth Public Schools has fired two junior varsity basketball coaches from Churchland High School after an assistant coach allegedly impersonated a 13-year-old player during a game. The incident has sparked outrage among parents and school officials, with the Virginia High School League expected to take action against the school and the coaches involved. Portsmouth Public Schools is yet to release a statement on the incident, but is expected to do so in the coming days.
A winter storm bringing a triple threat of ice, sleet and snow to parts of the South and central US has caused officials to close roads and schools and cancel over 1,700 flights. One person has been confirmed dead in a 10-car pileup in south Austin, and two Texas law officers have been seriously injured in crashes. People in the affected areas are urged to take extra precautions when traveling.
A severe ice storm has caused disruption to air travel in the South and central United States, with over 1,200 flights cancelled and 1,600 delayed. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field were particularly affected, with Southwest Airlines reporting over 300 cancelled flights. The storm is expected to continue into Wednesday, with further disruption to air travel likely.