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education2 years ago

"Revised AP African American Studies Course Emphasizes Sports, Racial Justice, and Avoids Controversial Topics"

The College Board has released the finalized curriculum for the Advanced Placement African American Studies course, which will launch in the 2024-25 school year. The course, which faced criticism from conservative lawmakers, has undergone revisions to include more foundational perspectives and historically accurate content. The curriculum covers the origins of the African diaspora, slavery, community development, and political and social movements. It also mentions figures like Colin Kaepernick and Kimberlé Crenshaw. The course was developed with input from African American Studies scholars, AP teachers, and experts over three years.

via ABC News|
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education2 years ago

"College Board's Revised AP African American Studies Course: What's New and Why?"

The College Board has released an updated framework for its new Advanced Placement African American Studies course, addressing previous criticism and adding more material on topics such as the Tulsa Race Massacre and redlining. The course, which gained attention earlier this year when Florida Governor Ron DeSantis threatened to ban it, will officially launch next academic year. The revisions include the inclusion of works on feminism and intersectionality, as well as the addition of Black female writers. The College Board faced criticism for removing certain topics from the exam, but the latest changes aim to provide a comprehensive and unflinching encounter with the subject matter.

via NBC News|
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education2 years ago

The College Board's Persistence with A.P. Courses and Tests Despite Student Struggles

The College Board has been aggressively promoting the expansion of Advanced Placement (A.P.) courses and tests, particularly among low-income students, as a matter of equity. However, data shows that 60% of A.P. exams taken by low-income students still score too low for college credit, a statistic that has remained unchanged for 20 years. Despite conflicting research, the College Board claims that the A.P. program benefits all students, leading states and districts to fund the tests. The College Board's revenue from A.P. has reached almost $500 million annually, with an estimated $90 million coming from government funding. Critics argue that the grueling, standardized A.P. tests put low-income students at a disadvantage, and other advanced programs may offer better outcomes.

via The New York Times|
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education2 years ago

DeSantis Administration Criticized for Omitting 'Opposing Viewpoints' on Slavery in AP Course

Florida Department of Education officials objected to the proposed Advanced Placement African American Studies course, claiming it presented an "oppressor vs. oppressed" view of slavery. Internal comments revealed objections to discussions on the financial and material enrichment of Europeans involved in the slave trade, concerns about promoting critical race theory ideas of reparations, and the rejection of opposing viewpoints. This is part of a larger trend in Florida's education system, which includes the introduction of right-wing propaganda through the use of PragerU videos and the banning of classroom instruction on LGBTQ issues and gender identity.

via Rolling Stone|
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education2 years ago

AP African American Studies Course Undergoes Revisions.

The College Board is making changes to the framework of its Advanced Placement African American Studies course for high school students amid criticism from Florida’s influential Republican governor and others who have accused the program of imposing a “political agenda.” The board didn’t specify what would change about the course, saying details would be determined in the coming months. A pilot version of the course is now being offered in 60 high schools and will expand to 800 schools and 16,000 students in the next school year.

via CNN|
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