#AP African American Studies

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Chalkbeat
2 months ago
Education

How an AP African American studies class helps Brooklyn students engage with history

The introduction of AP African American Studies in high schools is positively impacting students' interest in history.
The expansion of the course has faced some controversy in certain states, but educators continue to emphasize its importance. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Education

The College Board Tries Again

The College Board faced backlash earlier this year for its AP African American Studies course, which was criticized for being a radical revision of history.
The College Board has released an updated curriculum for the course, addressing the criticisms and including more core content from the field. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Education

The College Board Tries Again

The College Board faced backlash earlier this year for its AP African American Studies course, which was criticized for being a radical revision of history.
The College Board has released an updated curriculum for the course, addressing the criticisms and including more core content from the field. [ more ]
www.npr.org
5 months ago
Education

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

The College Board has released an updated framework for its AP African American Studies course, following controversy earlier this year.
The new framework received criticism for excluding certain topics, such as the Black queer experience, but includes mention of Colin Kaepernick's protest. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Education

Final A.P. African American Studies Course Avoids Some Disputed Topics

The final version of the College Board's A.P. African American studies framework has omitted critical race theory and structural racism, which has drawn criticism from scholars and politicians.
LGBTQ issues are mostly absent from the curriculum, with only a mention of civil rights leader Bayard Rustin being gay.
The course now includes teaching on intersectionality, Black feminism, and police violence. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Education

Here's What's in the Final Version of the Controversial AP African American Studies Curriculum

The College Board released the final course framework for AP African American Studies, which includes optional topics on hot-button political issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and reparations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis previously attempted to ban the teaching of AP African American Studies, accusing it of pushing a political agenda and indoctrination. [ more ]
The Atlantic
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

The College Board Tries Again

The College Board faced backlash earlier this year for its AP African American Studies course, which was criticized for being a radical revision of history.
The College Board has released an updated curriculum for the course, addressing the criticisms and including more core content from the field. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Here's What's in the Final Version of the Controversial AP African American Studies Curriculum

The College Board released the final course framework for AP African American Studies, which includes optional topics on hot-button political issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and reparations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis previously attempted to ban the teaching of AP African American Studies, accusing it of pushing a political agenda and indoctrination. [ more ]
time.com
5 months ago
Education

Here's What's in the Final Version of the Controversial AP African American Studies Curriculum

The College Board released the final course framework for AP African American Studies, which includes optional topics on hot-button political issues such as the Black Lives Matter movement and reparations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis previously attempted to ban the teaching of AP African American Studies, accusing it of pushing a political agenda and indoctrination. [ more ]
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