Arkansas Schools Defy State Officials, Embrace AP African American Studies

The Little Rock School District in Arkansas has announced that it will offer Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies for credit, despite state education officials stating that students enrolled in the course would not receive credits towards graduation. The district, which includes Central High School, a significant site in the Civil Rights era, plans to continue offering the course and work closely with the College Board on content and curriculum. The move comes amid a broader debate over the inclusion of Black history education in schools, with Republican leaders in other states also seeking to limit its scope.