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.
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Republican Representative Victoria Spartz of Indiana has reversed her stance and agreed to support House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's effort to remove Representative Ilhan Omar from her committee assignments. This change of heart came after McCarthy agreed to add language to the resolution that would allow Omar to appeal the decision with the House Ethics Committee. Spartz's change of heart was seen as a major victory for the Speaker and his team, and the House is expected to vote on the resolution today. If it passes, Omar will be removed from her committee assignments and may appeal the decision with the House Ethics Committee.
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