Florida is blocking an AP African American studies course. It’s worse than you think.
that the objective was “to give a comprehensive view of the culture, literature, historical development, political movements, social movements” of Black Americans. Toward that end it includes units on events such as the Harlem Renaissance and Reconstruction. But Florida state officialsthe course — which is overseen by the College Board — violates its state law and “significantly lacks educational value.
highlighting the state’s objections to the AP course’s curriculum that should concern anyone who values academic freedom. The objections include opposition to the course’s coverage of topics including reparations, Movements for Black Lives, intersectionality, Black feminist literary thought and Black queer thought. The statement disapprovingly highlights coursework critiquing mass incarceration of Black communities. And it homes in on any sign of left-wing thought in the curriculum.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Florida's AP African American studies ban should raise alarm elsewhere, lawmaker saysFlorida state Sen. Shevrin Jones, a Democrat, says the proposed course 'wasn't indoctrination, it wasn't ideology, it was facts.' He fears blocking it will harm students in Florida and beyond.
Read more »
Florida Bans African American Studies CourseFlorida is barring high school students from taking a new advanced placement course on African American studies, claiming the lessons run “contrary” to state law and that it “significantly lacks educational value.” What do you think?
Read more »
Florida Department of Education responds to criticism after rejecting AP African American Studies courseFlorida Education Commissioner responds to White House criticism of rejected AP African American Studies course: 'Filled with Critical Race Theory and other obvious violations of Florida law'
Read more »
Here's the AP African American Studies course rejected by FloridaGOP Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration said it was an attempt at 'indoctrinating' high school students.
Read more »
DeSantis defends rejecting AP African American studies course, says it's 'indoctrination'The Florida Department of Education sent a letter to the College Board on Jan. 12 objecting to the course.
Read more »