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education2 years ago

Controversy and Changes Surrounding African American Studies in Education

Private emails obtained through open-records laws reveal that the College Board's faculty advisers criticized the organization's spin on the revision of a new high-school AP class in African-American Studies, which was allegedly forced by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The College Board denied pressure and claimed that the revisions were pedagogical, but faculty advisers questioned which student, professor, or teacher suggested adding black conservatives to the course over Combahee River Collective.

educationtech2 years ago

Duolingo to Launch Music App.

Duolingo, the language learning app, is reportedly working on a music app that will teach basic concepts in music theory using popular songs and teachers. The app will likely be similar to Duolingo's language and math apps, which focus on building blocks instead of specific mastery. Duolingo has expanded beyond language learning into several auxiliary projects, including the Duolingo English Test and Duolingo ABC. The company's revenue nearly doubled in 2022, and it has more than doubled its paid subscriber base. It is unclear how the music app will materialize or what specific skills it will teach.