DeSantis blocks AP African American studies course in Florida
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced his plan to sue Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida after DeSantis blocked a pilot Advanced Placement African American studies course. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah has more details on the case.
| Date: | Jan. 25, 2023 7:21 PM ET |
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No AP African American Studies course in Florida schools, says DeSantis administration
The course is being piloted in 60 schools nationwide this year.
Jan. 19, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Florida -
Democratic governors push back on DeSantis over AP African American studies course
Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker push back on Ron DeSantis after Florida blocks AP African American studies course.
Jan. 26, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
Benjamin Crump plans to sue DeSantis over rejection of AP African American studies course
WASHINGTON — Famed civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump warned Florida Gov.
Jan. 25, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics -
Benjamin Crump plans to sue DeSantis over rejection of AP African American studies course
WASHINGTON — Famed civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump warned Florida Gov.
Jan. 25, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories -
Hear DeSantis defend rejection of AP African American studies course
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis defended his decision to block a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in Florida's schools. CNN's Steve Contorno reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories -
DeSantis defends rejecting AP African American studies course, says it's "indoctrination"
The Florida Department of Education sent a letter to the College Board on Jan. 12 objecting to the course.
Jan. 23, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories -
Sellers calls out DeSantis administration for blocking African American studies course
The administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies.
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DeSantis says Florida rejected new course on African American Studies for imposing 'political agenda'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state is blocking a new Advanced Placement course on African American Studies because it included the study of "queer theory" and political movements that advocated for "abolishing prisons."
Jan. 23, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories - Florida -
AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida to be revised, College Board says
The College Board said it would release a new framework for the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies blocked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida to be revised, College Board says
The College Board said it would release a new framework for the Advanced Placement course in African American Studies blocked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jan. 24, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
Here's what's in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
Here's the Advanced Placement African American Studies course curriculum that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has rejected.
Jan. 23, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
Here's what's in the AP African American Studies course rejected by Florida
Here's the Advanced Placement African American Studies course curriculum that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration has rejected.
Jan. 23, 2023 - NBC News Top Stories - Top stories - Florida -
Florida gives its reasons for rejecting proposed AP African American Studies course
Florida rejected a proposed Advanced Placement course focused on African American Studies because it included study of topics like the Movement for Black Lives, Black feminism and reparations, according to a list of concerns provided to CNN
Jan. 20, 2023 - CNN.com - RSS Channel - HP Hero - Top stories - Florida -
White House calls Florida rejection of AP African American studies course 'incomprehensible'
The White House on Friday called it "incomprehensible" for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to block a new Advanced Placement (AP) course for high school students on African American studies.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sued over rejection of AP African American studies pilot program
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over his decision to reject an Advanced Placement African American studies pilot program in the state’s high schools.
Jan. 25, 2023 - Home - CBSNews.com - Top stories - Florida -
Florida Gov. DeSantis blocks African American studies class
The governor's office says the new Advanced Placement class on African American studies for high schools violates state law. WTVJ's Ryan Nelson reports.
Jan. 23, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
DeSantis administration rejects AP African American studies for Florida schools
Florida Gov.
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Florida blocks high school AP African American studies class
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new AP course on African American studies from being taught in high schools, saying it violates state law and is historically inaccurate.
Jan. 19, 2023 - NBC News Politics - Politics - Florida -
Students threaten to sue DeSantis over rejection of African American studies course
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College Board to revise AP African American studies class rejected by DeSantis
College Board will release an updated version of its Advanced Placement course in African American studies next week after Gov.
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Florida rejects Advanced Placement African American Studies course, saying it 'lacks educational value'
In a letter to the College Board, Florida said it would turn down a planned AP African American Studies course being piloted around the
Jan. 23, 2023 - GANNETT Syndication Service - Top stories - Florida -
DeSantis administration rejects inclusion of AP African American Studies class in high schools
The administration of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is blocking a new Advanced Placement course for high school students on African American studies.
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Florida students threaten lawsuit against DeSantis over African American studies rejection
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump said Wednesday that three Florida high school students are ready to file a lawsuit against Gov.
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Harris speaks to Florida lawmakers about DeSantis rejection of African American studies class
Vice President Harris spoke with Democratic leaders in Florida about Gov.
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Ron DeSantis bans African American studies class from Florida high schools
Move by the Republican governor is the latest in a series of actions to stop conversations about race and gender in public schools Ron DeSantis, Florida’s Republican governor, has rejected a new advanced placement course in African
Jan. 19, 2023 - The Guardian - World - Florida