Virginia reviews AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is reviewing College Board's Advanced Placement African American studies course, following nationwide debate over the curriculum that erupted after the course was rejected by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Youngkin's Executive Order 1, signed in January 2022, restricts or limits "inherently divisive concepts" and "critical race theory" teaching in schools.
Youngkin had opened a tip line for people to report instances of divisive concepts and critical race theory being taught in schools.
The overwhelming majority of responses were reportedly from parents complaining about unrelated topics, according to The Associated Press. The tip line was later shut down.
Critics of such policies, including educators, scholars and parents have expressed concerns that the moves amount to censorship and halt discussions about race, racism and diversity in classrooms.
"The president of Loudoun County's NAACP, Pastor Michelle Thomas, finds Youngkin being involved in a school discussion on Black history and slavery, after ordering a review of 'AP African Studies' classes troubling," the local NAACP chapter said in a tweet.
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is reviewing College Board's Advanced Placement African American studies course, following nationwide debate over the curriculum that erupted after the course was rejected by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Youngkin's Executive Order 1, signed in January 2022, restricts or limits "inherently divisive concepts" and "critical race theory" teaching in schools.
Youngkin had opened a tip line for people to report instances of divisive concepts and critical race theory being taught in schools.
The overwhelming majority of responses were reportedly from parents complaining about unrelated topics, according to The Associated Press. The tip line was later shut down.
Critics of such policies, including educators, scholars and parents have expressed concerns that the moves amount to censorship and halt discussions about race, racism and diversity in classrooms.
"The president of Loudoun County's NAACP, Pastor Michelle Thomas, finds Youngkin being involved in a school discussion on Black history and slavery, after ordering a review of 'AP African Studies' classes troubling," the local NAACP chapter said in a tweet.
https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/virginia-reviews-ap-african-american-studies-amid-nationwide/story?id=97416971