'When you think about the study of Black Americans, that is what he wants to block.' The Florida Department of Education rejected adding AP African American studies to the state’s list of courses, saying it “significantly lacks educational value.”
, signed into law legislation last year banning “critical race theory” in schools.
AP courses, typically taken by high-achieving students, offer college credit for those who earn high enough scores on final exams.Jean-Pierre said that the White House “does not dictate any curriculum for local schools,” but called the situation in Florida “concerning.” “These type of actions are not new from what we’re seeing, especially from Florida,” Jean-Pierre said, pointing to another new Florida law that restricts teachers from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity during instruction and books that Florida has banned from schools.
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