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AP African American studies classroom with history posters

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WS/FCS to expand AP African American studies course next year following pilot

1:53pm June 20, 2024

WS/FC students who participated in the pilot course say they learned about history, art and culture that they’d never encountered before. Teachers say African American history is important for students of all backgrounds to learn because it is American history.

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Emmitt Glynn teaches to a group of Baton Rouge Magnet High School students on Jan. 30, in Baton Rouge, La. On Wednesday, the College Board released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, months after the nonprofit testing company came under intense scrutiny for engaging with conservative critics.

The College Board releases a new framework for its AP African American Studies course

5:49pm December 06, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

Controversy swirled around the new course after it was rejected by the Florida Department of Education, with conservative critics accusing the College Board of bias.

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Florida's governor, speaks during a campaign event in Salix, Iowa, on May 31.

AP psychology class may be available to Florida students after all

12:04pm August 05, 2023

by The Associated Press

After saying the state had effectively banned the class because of content on sexual orientation and gender identity, the College Board said it hoped teachers would be able to teach the full course.