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College Board revises African American studies class after DeSantis criticism

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The official curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies downplays some components that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who had threatened to ban the class in his state.

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Associated Press News

Black history class revised by College Board after criticism

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The official curriculum for a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies downplays some components that drew criticism from conservatives including Florida Gov.

1 year ago·United States

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USA Today

Black history Advanced Placement class rejected in Florida catches on elsewhere

An Advanced Placement course on African American studies rejected by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being tested at 60 schools nationally. Students at Louisiana's Baton Rouge Magnet High School say it's a welcome shift in perspective from other courses. (Feb. 1) (AP Video: Stephen Smith)

1 year ago·United States

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abc News

AP African American studies revised framework released after conservative backlash

College Board's AP African American studies framework has officially been released. The pilot was criticized by conservatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

1 year ago·United States

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CNN

College Board releases framework of new AP course denounced by DeSantis

The Florida College Board released the framework of a new AP course on African American Studies that Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier denounced for imposing a "political agenda." CNN's Leyla Santiago explains.

1 year ago·Atlanta, United States

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