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College Board Releases Final Framework for New Advanced Placement Course in African American StudiesImage courtesy of assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com

College Board Releases Final Framework for New Advanced Placement Course in African American Studies

By News Masher on February 1, 2023

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.

Three Florida High School Students Threaten to Sue Gov. DeSantis and the State of Florida Over Ban on AP African American History CourseImage courtesy of img.huffingtonpost.com

Three Florida High School Students Threaten to Sue Gov. DeSantis and the State of Florida Over Ban on AP African American History Course

By News Masher on January 25, 2023

Three Florida high school students, represented by civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump, are threatening to sue Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida over a recently announced statewide ban on an Advanced Placement course on African American history. The students allege that the state is censoring public education by blocking the course while allowing other AP courses focused on white history. The students are hoping to reverse the decision and allow the course to be taught in Florida high schools through their lawsuit.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Rejects Proposed AP Course on African American Studies, Citing Inclusion of “Queer Theory” and “Prison Abolition MovementImage courtesy of media.cnn.com

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Rejects Proposed AP Course on African American Studies, Citing Inclusion of “Queer Theory” and “Prison Abolition Movement

By News Masher on January 23, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has defended the state's decision to block an Advanced Placement course on African American studies, citing its inclusion of lessons on Black queer theory and the prison abolition movement. He argued that the course was an attempt to "shoehorn in queer theory" and impose a political agenda on students, and called it "indoctrination". The proposed course was a multidisciplinary study of the African American diaspora, but DeSantis said the state will not allow courses that are used to push a political agenda.

Florida Department of Education Blocks Introduction of New Advanced Placement Course on African American Studies, Sparking DebateImage courtesy of assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com

Florida Department of Education Blocks Introduction of New Advanced Placement Course on African American Studies, Sparking Debate

By News Masher on January 19, 2023

The Florida Department of Education's Office of Articulation has blocked the introduction of a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies, citing that it is "inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value." Education advocates have argued that such courses are essential for students to gain a better understanding of the history of the United States, sparking a debate about the importance of providing students with access to courses that focus on African American studies. The College Board has yet to respond to the letter from the Office of Articulation, and it remains to be seen whether the course will be allowed to move forward.

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