The Florida Department of Education has effectively banned the teaching of Advanced Placement Psychology in the state, instructing superintendents to exclude any mention of topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity. This ban has been met with criticism from many, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida and the National Center for Transgender Equality, who have both released statements condemning the ban. The College Board has expressed sadness at the decision and will continue to advocate for access to a full and comprehensive education for all students.
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The College Board announced on Monday that changes will be made to its new Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course, following criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis about its potential to “indoctrinate students.” The College Board has not yet revealed what changes will be made, but it has said that it is “committed to providing an accurate and comprehensive exploration of African American history and culture.” The company also said that it is “committed to providing an unflinching encounter with the facts and evidence of African American history and culture.”
The College Board has announced the introduction of an AP African American Studies course to its curriculum, but has faced criticism from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for what he calls a "watered-down" version of U.S. history. The College Board has responded to the criticism with a letter claiming that the changes to the course were already in the works, raising questions about the organization's commitment to providing an in-depth education on race in U.S. history.
The College Board has released a statement condemning the Florida Department of Education's "slander" of its African American Studies course. They have expressed regret for not immediately denouncing the comments and called for the attacks on Black scholars to stop. Governor DeSantis has said he will “re-evaluate” the state’s relationship with the College Board, but the outcome of this evaluation is unclear.
The College Board has accused the Florida Department of Education of "slander" in response to their critiques of the new AP African American Studies course. The course covers topics like mass incarceration and reparations, and is intended to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of African American history and culture. The College Board has vowed to continue to fight for the course, and to ensure that all students have access to a comprehensive education.
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.
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.
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.