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education2 years ago

Florida Officials Reverse Ban, Allowing AP Psychology to be Taught in its Entirety

Florida's education commissioner, Manny Diaz Jr, has stated in a letter to state superintendents that the Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology course can be taught "in its entirety," despite concerns that it violated the state's new law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. The College Board, which develops AP classes, expressed optimism that Florida teachers would now be able to teach the full course, including content on gender and sexual orientation. However, the confusion surrounding the issue has left parents and students uncertain about their plans for the upcoming academic year. This situation follows Florida's previous ban on an AP African American studies course earlier this year.

via The Guardian US|
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education2 years ago

Uncertainty and Reversals: The Battle Over AP Psychology in Florida Schools

Florida high schools are facing uncertainty after the College Board announced that the state has effectively banned AP Psychology due to concerns over teaching content related to sexual orientation and gender identity. However, the Florida Education Commissioner clarified that the Department of Education is not discouraging districts from teaching the course and believes it can be taught in a manner that is age-appropriate. Teachers are struggling to adapt to the last-minute changes, causing stress for both educators and students. School districts across Florida are making individual decisions on whether to offer AP Psychology or alternative psychology courses. The controversy has sparked frustration among teachers, parents, and lawmakers, with some blaming the College Board for putting students in this situation.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
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education2 years ago

Florida's Controversial Ban on AP Psychology Sparks Culture War Debate

Florida schools are grappling with the fallout from a dispute between the state and the College Board over the Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology course. State education officials had requested that lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity be excluded from the curriculum, but the College Board refused, leading to confusion and uncertainty for schools just days before the start of the new school year. While the state insists that the course can still be taught, some school districts have already decided to drop it and explore alternative options. The disagreement is part of a larger culture war in Florida's education system, with Governor Ron DeSantis emphasizing his fight against liberal "indoctrination" in classrooms.

via POLITICO|
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education2 years ago

"Florida Officials Grapple with Teaching AP Psychology Amid Controversy and Uncertainty"

Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. has instructed state school officials to teach the College Board's AP Psychology course "in its entirety," including content on sexual orientation and gender identity. This comes after the College Board announced that Florida had effectively banned the course by prohibiting the teaching of foundational content on these topics. The College Board had threatened to withhold the "AP" designation from the course in Florida, potentially harming students. Florida has faced criticism for its restrictions on gender, sexual orientation, and race-related content in classrooms. The decision to teach the full course is seen as a victory for LGBTQ+ education and ensuring students have access to comprehensive knowledge.

via ABC News|
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education2 years ago

Florida High Schools Clash Over Teaching Gender, College Board Advises Against AP Psychology

The College Board, which administers the SAT and AP exams, is advising Florida school districts to not offer the AP Psychology course unless it can be taught in full, due to the state's limits on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Florida's Department of Education denies banning the course, but under an expanded state law, lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity are not allowed unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction. The College Board refused to modify the course to comply with Florida's new legislation, leading to concerns about incomplete education and a culture of fear and intimidation among educators.

via The Associated Press|
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education2 years ago

Florida's Ban on AP Psychology Lessons on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Sparks Controversy

The Florida Department of Education has effectively banned the teaching of AP Psychology by prohibiting the inclusion of content related to sexual orientation and gender identity. The College Board has criticized this decision, stating that any course without the required content cannot carry the "Advanced Placement" designation. The exclusion of these topics from the curriculum could pose issues for college admissions, scholarships, and credit recognition for the more than 28,000 Florida students taking the course. School districts are working to identify alternative options for students, such as replacing AP Psychology with AP Seminar.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
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education2 years ago

Florida's Ban on AP Psychology with LGBTQ+ Content Sparks Controversy and Alternative Solutions

Florida has informed school superintendents that the Advanced Placement (AP) psychology course, which includes LGBTQ+ content, violates the state's new law prohibiting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity. This move is part of Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to limit instruction on LGBTQ+ issues and race in the state. The College Board, which develops AP courses, recommended that school districts refrain from teaching the psychology course for now, as modifying it to comply with the law would make it ineligible for college credit and violate academic standards. The College Board stated that any course excluding sexual orientation and gender would violate their guidelines and should not be considered for college credit.

via The Guardian US|
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education2 years ago

Florida Bans AP Psychology Course Over LGBTQ Content, College Board Confirms

The College Board has accused Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' administration of effectively banning the Advanced Placement (AP) psychology course in the state due to its inclusion of lessons on sexual orientation and identity, which violate state law. The decision has sparked a dispute between DeSantis and the College Board, jeopardizing the education of thousands of Florida students. The state's education department has not yet responded to the accusation. This comes after previous clashes between Florida and the nonprofit over African American history and Black history teaching standards. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups and critics have condemned the ban, arguing that it denies students the opportunity to earn college credit and compromises the quality of education in the state.

via POLITICO|
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education2 years ago

Florida's Ban on AP Psychology Course Sparks Controversy Over LGBTQ Content

Florida has effectively banned the Advanced Placement (AP) Psychology course in the state due to its inclusion of content on sexual orientation and gender identity, according to the College Board. The state's Department of Education cited a violation of the Parental Rights in Education Act, which restricts the instruction of LGBTQ topics in classrooms. The College Board argues that this decision removes choice from parents and students and disrupts the college readiness plans of thousands of Florida students. The state previously faced criticism for blocking AP African American Studies courses. The College Board states that excluding LGBTQ topics would censor college-level standards and deprive students of important knowledge.

via NBC News|
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education2 years ago

Florida's LGBTQ Education Debate Impacts AP Psychology Course.

Several Florida school districts have raised concerns about the content of the Advanced Placement Psychology course, stating that it may violate new state laws limiting how issues of gender and sexuality are taught. The College Board, which runs the A.P. program and the SAT, has refused to remove such content, stating that gender and sexual orientation are foundational to the college-level study of psychology. Governor Ron DeSantis has threatened to reconsider Florida's relationship with the College Board, and the conflict is likely to continue as many A.P. classes' content may run counter to new conservative regulations on how race, gender, and sexuality are discussed in the classroom.

via The New York Times|
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education2 years ago

College Board stands firm against DeSantis administration's attempts to alter AP courses.

The College Board has refused to change the lessons on gender and sexual orientation in its high school Advanced Placement psychology course, despite objections from Florida school districts and the DeSantis administration's expanded restrictions on classroom instruction. The College Board has suggested it will hold its ground after a separate scrap with DeSantis entangled its planned African American Studies course in political controversy this spring. It is unclear whether Florida will now block the AP psychology course from classrooms.

via POLITICO|
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