Studies

Arkansas drops AP African American Studies course

KUAR | By Josie Lenora

Just 48 hours before the first day of school, the Arkansas Department of Education announced that Advanced Placement African American Studies wouldn't count towards graduation. They said they’re reviewing the course for possible indoctrination.

Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders went on Fox News to explain her administration's decision to de-prioritize AP African American studies.

“We cannot perpetuate a lie to our students, and push this propaganda leftist agenda, teaching our kids to hate America, and hate one another," she said.

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/npr-news/2023-08-23/arkansas-drops-ap-african-american-studies-course

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The College Board-designed class was scrapped 48 hours before the start of school.