Florida Blocks African American Studies Program

Florida Ban on AP African American Studies Is Authoritarian

This week, public education in Florida came under attack once again, when the state's Department of Education rejected a new Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course from the College Board, the nonprofit that runs the nationwide program of college-level courses. The DOE wrote: "As presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value."

Florida says rejected AP African American Studies course ‘lacks educational value’

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The DeSantis administration's ban on AP African American studies 'is eroding traditional public education' in Florida, state school board member says

The Florida Department of Education said the course is "inexplicably contrary to Florida law" and it "significantly lacks educational value."

On Eve of Black History Month, Florida Rejects Pilot Course for African American Studies

With less than two weeks to go before the start of Black History Month 2023, the Florida Department of Education rejected the proposal to include an AP African American History course in the curriculum of any public high school. As explained on its website, “the Advanced Placement Program® (AP) enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school.” “Please allow this letter to serve as con…

Florida blocks high school African American studies class

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in

Florida reveals objections that led it to reject African American Studies program

Course contains ‘woke indoctrination masquerading as education,’ education commissioner claims.