Florida bans AP African-American Studies course from schools

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Exactly. I found this....

AP African American Studies is in development and being piloted in select U.S. high schools through 2024. 

Course Development Timeline

2022-23 First pilot at 60 schools across the country.
2023-24 Pilot expands to hundreds of additional high schools.
2024-25 All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies.
Spring 2025 First AP African American Studies Exams are administered.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/how-ap-develops-courses-and-exams/pilot-ap-african-american-studies

And, then I found this....

EXCLUSIVE: Rejected African American Studies Course in Florida Features CRT, Intersectionality and Queer Theory
National outrage ensued after the state rejected an AP African American Studies course, but a copy of the syllabus obtained by The Florida Standard shows the course sought to teach progressive doctrines such as intersectionality and Critical Race Theory.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) once again made national headlines on Wednesday after the state rejected an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. The Florida Standard obtained a copy of the course syllabus and reviewed the proposed material. Topics include “Black Queer Studies” and “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness.”
On January 12, the FDOE’s Office of Articulation sent a letter notifying the College Board that the state was rejecting its request for state approval of the course. The letter stated that “as presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” At the same time, the letter notes that “in the future, should College Board be willing to come back to the table with lawful, historically accurate content, FDOE will always be willing to reopen the discussion.”
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Section 4 of the syllabus introduces the topic “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness” and features texts from Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, who employs Critical Race Theory in his writings.
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s book Racism without Racists describes how “Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind racism is as insidious now as ever.” The book’s second chapter, entitled “What is Systemic Racism? Coming to Terms with How Racism Shapes ‘All’ Whites (and Non-Whites)” explains how “all members of society participate in structural racism,” according to an online summary.

Section 4 also includes “Black Queer Studies.” A description states: “This topic explores the concept of queer color critique, grounded in Black feminism and intersectionality, as a Black studies lens that shifts sexuality studies towards racial analysis.”

https://www.theflstandard.com/exclusive-rejected-african-american-studies-course-in-florida-features-crt-intersectionality-and-queer-theory/

How about we stick with American History and study notable people from all races??????

This is an AP class. Anyone taking is should have already taken US history

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Exactly. I found this....

AP African American Studies is in development and being piloted in select U.S. high schools through 2024. 

Course Development Timeline

2022-23 First pilot at 60 schools across the country.
2023-24 Pilot expands to hundreds of additional high schools.
2024-25 All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies.
Spring 2025 First AP African American Studies Exams are administered.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/how-ap-develops-courses-and-exams/pilot-ap-african-american-studies

And, then I found this....

EXCLUSIVE: Rejected African American Studies Course in Florida Features CRT, Intersectionality and Queer Theory
National outrage ensued after the state rejected an AP African American Studies course, but a copy of the syllabus obtained by The Florida Standard shows the course sought to teach progressive doctrines such as intersectionality and Critical Race Theory.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) once again made national headlines on Wednesday after the state rejected an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. The Florida Standard obtained a copy of the course syllabus and reviewed the proposed material. Topics include “Black Queer Studies” and “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness.”
On January 12, the FDOE’s Office of Articulation sent a letter notifying the College Board that the state was rejecting its request for state approval of the course. The letter stated that “as presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” At the same time, the letter notes that “in the future, should College Board be willing to come back to the table with lawful, historically accurate content, FDOE will always be willing to reopen the discussion.”
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Section 4 of the syllabus introduces the topic “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness” and features texts from Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, who employs Critical Race Theory in his writings.
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s book Racism without Racists describes how “Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind racism is as insidious now as ever.” The book’s second chapter, entitled “What is Systemic Racism? Coming to Terms with How Racism Shapes ‘All’ Whites (and Non-Whites)” explains how “all members of society participate in structural racism,” according to an online summary.

Section 4 also includes “Black Queer Studies.” A description states: “This topic explores the concept of queer color critique, grounded in Black feminism and intersectionality, as a Black studies lens that shifts sexuality studies towards racial analysis.”

https://www.theflstandard.com/exclusive-rejected-african-american-studies-course-in-florida-features-crt-intersectionality-and-queer-theory/

How about we stick with American History and study notable people from all races??????

B/C American History by-and-large whitewashes non-white voices and contributions. I learned more about Asian-Americans in my AP US History than I did African-Americans. African-Americans were a supporting piece or footnote with AP US History while we learned about other minority issues separately and those were focused on as individual events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Exactly. I found this....

AP African American Studies is in development and being piloted in select U.S. high schools through 2024. 

Course Development Timeline

2022-23 First pilot at 60 schools across the country.
2023-24 Pilot expands to hundreds of additional high schools.
2024-25 All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies.
Spring 2025 First AP African American Studies Exams are administered.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/how-ap-develops-courses-and-exams/pilot-ap-african-american-studies

And, then I found this....

EXCLUSIVE: Rejected African American Studies Course in Florida Features CRT, Intersectionality and Queer Theory
National outrage ensued after the state rejected an AP African American Studies course, but a copy of the syllabus obtained by The Florida Standard shows the course sought to teach progressive doctrines such as intersectionality and Critical Race Theory.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) once again made national headlines on Wednesday after the state rejected an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. The Florida Standard obtained a copy of the course syllabus and reviewed the proposed material. Topics include “Black Queer Studies” and “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness.”
On January 12, the FDOE’s Office of Articulation sent a letter notifying the College Board that the state was rejecting its request for state approval of the course. The letter stated that “as presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” At the same time, the letter notes that “in the future, should College Board be willing to come back to the table with lawful, historically accurate content, FDOE will always be willing to reopen the discussion.”
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Section 4 of the syllabus introduces the topic “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness” and features texts from Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, who employs Critical Race Theory in his writings.
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s book Racism without Racists describes how “Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind racism is as insidious now as ever.” The book’s second chapter, entitled “What is Systemic Racism? Coming to Terms with How Racism Shapes ‘All’ Whites (and Non-Whites)” explains how “all members of society participate in structural racism,” according to an online summary.

Section 4 also includes “Black Queer Studies.” A description states: “This topic explores the concept of queer color critique, grounded in Black feminism and intersectionality, as a Black studies lens that shifts sexuality studies towards racial analysis.”

https://www.theflstandard.com/exclusive-rejected-african-american-studies-course-in-florida-features-crt-intersectionality-and-queer-theory/

How about we stick with American History and study notable people from all races??????

How about if students interested in taking an elective AP course do so without interference. If the kids of desantis want to take other elective APs, then they be should go ahead. No one should be forced or denied any particular AP course.

[Anonymous]

Florida is full of backwards hillbillies. Nothing intellectual comes out of Florida. If you are smart and want smart kids, you wouldn’t move to Florida in the first place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Why not?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Because it is not routinely taught in the current white washed version kids learn about in schools. But, come on, you already know that.

They white washed Jesus so much that Megyn Kelly thinks Jesus is white!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Exactly. I found this....

AP African American Studies is in development and being piloted in select U.S. high schools through 2024. 

Course Development Timeline

2022-23 First pilot at 60 schools across the country.
2023-24 Pilot expands to hundreds of additional high schools.
2024-25 All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies.
Spring 2025 First AP African American Studies Exams are administered.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/how-ap-develops-courses-and-exams/pilot-ap-african-american-studies

And, then I found this....

EXCLUSIVE: Rejected African American Studies Course in Florida Features CRT, Intersectionality and Queer Theory
National outrage ensued after the state rejected an AP African American Studies course, but a copy of the syllabus obtained by The Florida Standard shows the course sought to teach progressive doctrines such as intersectionality and Critical Race Theory.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) once again made national headlines on Wednesday after the state rejected an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. The Florida Standard obtained a copy of the course syllabus and reviewed the proposed material. Topics include “Black Queer Studies” and “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness.”
On January 12, the FDOE’s Office of Articulation sent a letter notifying the College Board that the state was rejecting its request for state approval of the course. The letter stated that “as presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” At the same time, the letter notes that “in the future, should College Board be willing to come back to the table with lawful, historically accurate content, FDOE will always be willing to reopen the discussion.”
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Section 4 of the syllabus introduces the topic “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness” and features texts from Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, who employs Critical Race Theory in his writings.
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s book Racism without Racists describes how “Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind racism is as insidious now as ever.” The book’s second chapter, entitled “What is Systemic Racism? Coming to Terms with How Racism Shapes ‘All’ Whites (and Non-Whites)” explains how “all members of society participate in structural racism,” according to an online summary.

Section 4 also includes “Black Queer Studies.” A description states: “This topic explores the concept of queer color critique, grounded in Black feminism and intersectionality, as a Black studies lens that shifts sexuality studies towards racial analysis.”

https://www.theflstandard.com/exclusive-rejected-african-american-studies-course-in-florida-features-crt-intersectionality-and-queer-theory/

How about we stick with American History and study notable people from all races??????

That syllabus sounds like total garbage. It's about time this propaganda gets called out for what it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Exactly. I found this....

AP African American Studies is in development and being piloted in select U.S. high schools through 2024. 

Course Development Timeline

2022-23 First pilot at 60 schools across the country.
2023-24 Pilot expands to hundreds of additional high schools.
2024-25 All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies.
Spring 2025 First AP African American Studies Exams are administered.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/how-ap-develops-courses-and-exams/pilot-ap-african-american-studies

And, then I found this....

EXCLUSIVE: Rejected African American Studies Course in Florida Features CRT, Intersectionality and Queer Theory
National outrage ensued after the state rejected an AP African American Studies course, but a copy of the syllabus obtained by The Florida Standard shows the course sought to teach progressive doctrines such as intersectionality and Critical Race Theory.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) once again made national headlines on Wednesday after the state rejected an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. The Florida Standard obtained a copy of the course syllabus and reviewed the proposed material. Topics include “Black Queer Studies” and “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness.”
On January 12, the FDOE’s Office of Articulation sent a letter notifying the College Board that the state was rejecting its request for state approval of the course. The letter stated that “as presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” At the same time, the letter notes that “in the future, should College Board be willing to come back to the table with lawful, historically accurate content, FDOE will always be willing to reopen the discussion.”
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Section 4 of the syllabus introduces the topic “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness” and features texts from Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, who employs Critical Race Theory in his writings.
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s book Racism without Racists describes how “Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind racism is as insidious now as ever.” The book’s second chapter, entitled “What is Systemic Racism? Coming to Terms with How Racism Shapes ‘All’ Whites (and Non-Whites)” explains how “all members of society participate in structural racism,” according to an online summary.

Section 4 also includes “Black Queer Studies.” A description states: “This topic explores the concept of queer color critique, grounded in Black feminism and intersectionality, as a Black studies lens that shifts sexuality studies towards racial analysis.”

https://www.theflstandard.com/exclusive-rejected-african-american-studies-course-in-florida-features-crt-intersectionality-and-queer-theory/

How about we stick with American History and study notable people from all races??????

B/C American History by-and-large whitewashes non-white voices and contributions. I learned more about Asian-Americans in my AP US History than I did African-Americans. African-Americans were a supporting piece or footnote with AP US History while we learned about other minority issues separately and those were focused on as individual events.

When did you take it? They keep changing APUSH.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Exactly. I found this....

AP African American Studies is in development and being piloted in select U.S. high schools through 2024. 

Course Development Timeline

2022-23 First pilot at 60 schools across the country.
2023-24 Pilot expands to hundreds of additional high schools.
2024-25 All schools can begin offering AP African American Studies.
Spring 2025 First AP African American Studies Exams are administered.

https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/about-ap/how-ap-develops-courses-and-exams/pilot-ap-african-american-studies

And, then I found this....

EXCLUSIVE: Rejected African American Studies Course in Florida Features CRT, Intersectionality and Queer Theory
National outrage ensued after the state rejected an AP African American Studies course, but a copy of the syllabus obtained by The Florida Standard shows the course sought to teach progressive doctrines such as intersectionality and Critical Race Theory.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) once again made national headlines on Wednesday after the state rejected an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. The Florida Standard obtained a copy of the course syllabus and reviewed the proposed material. Topics include “Black Queer Studies” and “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness.”
On January 12, the FDOE’s Office of Articulation sent a letter notifying the College Board that the state was rejecting its request for state approval of the course. The letter stated that “as presented, the content of this course is inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.” At the same time, the letter notes that “in the future, should College Board be willing to come back to the table with lawful, historically accurate content, FDOE will always be willing to reopen the discussion.”
CRITICAL RACE THEORY
Section 4 of the syllabus introduces the topic “Postracial Racism and Colorblindness” and features texts from Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, who employs Critical Race Theory in his writings.
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s book Racism without Racists describes how “Whites talk, think, and account for the existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind racism is as insidious now as ever.” The book’s second chapter, entitled “What is Systemic Racism? Coming to Terms with How Racism Shapes ‘All’ Whites (and Non-Whites)” explains how “all members of society participate in structural racism,” according to an online summary.

Section 4 also includes “Black Queer Studies.” A description states: “This topic explores the concept of queer color critique, grounded in Black feminism and intersectionality, as a Black studies lens that shifts sexuality studies towards racial analysis.”

https://www.theflstandard.com/exclusive-rejected-african-american-studies-course-in-florida-features-crt-intersectionality-and-queer-theory/

How about we stick with American History and study notable people from all races??????

So we should eliminate European history, Latin American History and Middle Eastern history?

[Anonymous]

Way to go Desantis appealing to the AA voting bloc. Not.

Hogan was right.

https://www.businessinsider.com/larry-hogan-ron-desantis-lacks-broad-appeal-among-voters-2023-1

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Worse, why is it based in the already-debunked 1619 nyt propaganda project?

Take the AP that interests you and stop whining about what subjects interest other students

Propaganda should not be in our schools.

That course stinks of obvious propaganda.

If you want to dull and misinform yourself, buy a book and read it. But don't force bs on others, much less hijacking educational channels.

When a sliver of history is falsely labeled "propaganda" you lose the debate. There is merit to the African-American story within the broader US History. If you don't have interest in it, that is your right to ignore it, but just because you want to be ignorant doesn't mean others have to be ignorant.

+1. And the proposed readings seem totally appropriate. I doubt I'd agree with all of the opinions in them, but by the time you're taking a course of this level you should be able to read controversial opinions to understand them. I don't get the dumbing down of the curriculum by insisting on taking out ideas because some people disagree with them.

Queer intersectionality as a part of African American studies? That's a bit insulting.

Ok. So make your case in class rather than shitting down the entire course. You will be ok.

[Anonymous]

Shutting down*

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Worse, why is it based in the already-debunked 1619 nyt propaganda project?

Take the AP that interests you and stop whining about what subjects interest other students

Propaganda should not be in our schools.

That course stinks of obvious propaganda.

If you want to dull and misinform yourself, buy a book and read it. But don't force bs on others, much less hijacking educational channels.

When a sliver of history is falsely labeled "propaganda" you lose the debate. There is merit to the African-American story within the broader US History. If you don't have interest in it, that is your right to ignore it, but just because you want to be ignorant doesn't mean others have to be ignorant.

+1. And the proposed readings seem totally appropriate. I doubt I'd agree with all of the opinions in them, but by the time you're taking a course of this level you should be able to read controversial opinions to understand them. I don't get the dumbing down of the curriculum by insisting on taking out ideas because some people disagree with them.

Queer intersectionality as a part of African American studies? That's a bit insulting.

Did they make it that obvious?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Worse, why is it based in the already-debunked 1619 nyt propaganda project?

Take the AP that interests you and stop whining about what subjects interest other students

Propaganda should not be in our schools.

That course stinks of obvious propaganda.

If you want to dull and misinform yourself, buy a book and read it. But don't force bs on others, much less hijacking educational channels.

When a sliver of history is falsely labeled "propaganda" you lose the debate. There is merit to the African-American story within the broader US History. If you don't have interest in it, that is your right to ignore it, but just because you want to be ignorant doesn't mean others have to be ignorant.

+1. And the proposed readings seem totally appropriate. I doubt I'd agree with all of the opinions in them, but by the time you're taking a course of this level you should be able to read controversial opinions to understand them. I don't get the dumbing down of the curriculum by insisting on taking out ideas because some people disagree with them.

Queer intersectionality as a part of African American studies? That's a bit insulting.

Ok. So make your case in class rather than shitting down the entire course. You will be ok.

Eh. State DOEs evaluate curriculums, including high school curriculums. When the AP class is improved, they'll take another look at it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is there an AP African-American Studies course?

Worse, why is it based in the already-debunked 1619 nyt propaganda project?

Take the AP that interests you and stop whining about what subjects interest other students

Propaganda should not be in our schools.

That course stinks of obvious propaganda.

If you want to dull and misinform yourself, buy a book and read it. But don't force bs on others, much less hijacking educational channels.

When a sliver of history is falsely labeled "propaganda" you lose the debate. There is merit to the African-American story within the broader US History. If you don't have interest in it, that is your right to ignore it, but just because you want to be ignorant doesn't mean others have to be ignorant.

+1. And the proposed readings seem totally appropriate. I doubt I'd agree with all of the opinions in them, but by the time you're taking a course of this level you should be able to read controversial opinions to understand them. I don't get the dumbing down of the curriculum by insisting on taking out ideas because some people disagree with them.

Queer intersectionality as a part of African American studies? That's a bit insulting.

You're welcome to find it insulting. What you can't do, honestly, is claim that there aren't Black writers who see queer experiences as having relevance to the study of African American experiences. Studying those people is totally appropriate for students aiming at a college level course in African American studies.

Sometimes students are going to read things that one or more of them might find insulting. We read defenses of slavery when I was studying US history in school, because understanding that is important, even though it was definitely insulting to some students in the class. Stop coddling kids and let them read things you disagree with.