Four more states are reviewing the new Advanced Placement African American studies course following Florida's battle over the teachings.
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I haven’t seen the course content for this particular course but just from reading certain news reports there are allegations that it contains elements of critical race theory,” Dale Wetzel, spokesperson for the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, said, per the Post. "So we’re going to need to look at it. We don’t want to assign a course code to something that violates state law," Wetzel added.Florida and at least 17 other states have laws or policies restricting the teaching of race, per the Post.
Restrictions, for example, include barring teachers from suggesting the U.S. is a racist country or teaching critical race theory."As governors like Florida’s Ron DeSantis prioritize political culture wars ahead of academic success, New Jersey will proudly teach our kids that Black History is American History," Gov.
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