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Georgia's Largest School District Refuses To Teach African American Studies

Controversy in Gwinnett County, Georgia, over decision not to offer AP African American Studies course raises questions about inclusivity and academic freedom.

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California Lawmakers Propose Unemployment Benefits for Striking Workers

Plus: GOP hopefuls debate tonight, Canadian link tax backfires, and more...

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Arkansas: No AP Black History credits

The state will stop awarding credits for AP African American Studies, claiming it violates Sarah Sanders' order

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The College Board slams Florida for what it calls 'slander' of AP Black history course

The nonprofit says Florida leaders never suggested specific changes to the new AP African American Studies course. Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state may "reevaluate" its relationship with the group.

WEKU

Sorry, DeSantis, CRT can't be replaced

The AP changed its course after Florida's GOP governor complained it lacked balance. But what is the opposing view?

Salon

New Advanced Placement African American Studies course is a watered down version of itself

On February 1, 2023– the first day of Black History Month – the College Board released the framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course.

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College Board's revised AP African American studies course draws new criticism

The organization released the new curriculum for the Advanced Placement course after Florida rejected the pilot. The revisions removed units on Black feminist literary thought and Black Lives Matter.

WEKU

Crump threatens to sue DeSantis over African American Studies course

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said Wednesday he would sue Gov. Ron DeSantis if he doesn’t allow Florida high school students to take a new AP African American Studies course that the governor contends promotes woke ideology and critical race theory.

Orlando Sentinel

Fla. bans African American studies class

Critics called it a "reckless and menacing ban that limits our students' educational needs and values"

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