The Florida Board of Education recently released a set of educational standards that direct teachers to instruct students about the skills enslaved people developed and the violence perpetrated against and by African Americans. The standards have been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with some arguing that they are an attempt to downplay the horrors of slavery and others arguing that they are necessary to provide a more comprehensive understanding of African American history. The debate over the standards is likely to continue as the 2022 law approaches.
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The Florida Board of Education has approved a set of academic standards for African American social studies classes in K-12 schools, which has been met with criticism from Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris is expected to travel to Florida on Friday to deliver remarks in response, and the trip will highlight efforts to protect the freedom to learn and teach America's true history. Critics of the standards argue that it fails to make it necessary for students to learn about each of the contributions, challenges and stories of famous Black people.
The Florida Board of Education has approved a new rule banning the instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools from kindergarten through grade 12. The rule is an expansion of the state's existing "Don't Say Gay" legislation, and has been met with criticism from many who argue it is an infringement on the rights of LGBTQ+ students. Supporters of the rule argue that it is necessary to protect the rights of parents to decide what their children are taught in school, and the rule is set to go into effect immediately.