"Florida Removes Sociology from University Core Curriculum, Citing Opposition to 'Woke' Ideology"
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Florida's State University System Board of Governors removed sociology as a core course requirement for university students, replacing it with a U.S. history pre-1877 course, and also barred the use of state or federal money for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The decisions were framed as combating "woke ideology" in higher education, sparking protests from Florida State University students. In other news, the Board of Governors censured the chairperson of the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees, and the House and Senate unveiled preliminary education budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Florida drops university sociology requirement, saying it's too 'woke' Tampa Bay Times
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- Your Florida Daily: State leaders remove sociology as core class amid DEI crackdown at universities WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando
- Florida Board of Governors: Prove to us you are not afraid of critical thinking Tallahassee Democrat
- Here's why sociology is worth saving in Florida Tampa Bay Times
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