“In the state of Florida, our education standards not only don’t prevent, but they require teaching Black history, all the important things. That’s part of our core curriculum,” DeSantis previously said. The College Board faced an onslaught of criticism from activists and African American scholars who were outraged that the course changed because of political controversy. Critics said the College Board bowed to political pressure by removing topics including reparations and Black queer studies. College Board officials said developers consulted with professors from more than 200 colleges, including several historically Black institutions, and took input from teachers piloting the class.

Source: The Star April 26, 2023 03:21 UTC