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College Board hits back at Florida's initial rejection of AP African American Studies course and admits it made mistakes in rollout

Headline from KTVZ Bend, from the development of Feb 13, 2023

Newest development Feb 14, 2023 · 3 reportsDeSantis Threatens Florida Ban Of AP Classes In Latest College Board Jab

By Tina Burnside and Gregory Clary, CNN The testing organization behind a new college-level African American studies course for high schoolers is hitting back at Florida officials’ comments about the Advanced Placement class, accusing the state Education Department of “slander” and spreading misinfo…

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    College Board hits back at Florida's initial rejection of AP African American Studies course and admits it made mistakes in rollout

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  2. Newest

    DeSantis Threatens Florida Ban Of AP Classes In Latest College Board Jab

    Headline from Forbes ·

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    College Board hits back at Florida's initial rejection of AP African American Studies course and admits it made mistakes in rollout (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Tina Burnside and Gregory Clary, CNN The testing organization behind a new college-level African American studies course for high schoolers is hitting back at Florida officials’ comments about the Advanced Placement class, accusing the state Education Department of “slander” and spreading misinfo…

  2. Insider

    The College Board claps back at DeSantis, calling Florida's reasoning for banning AP African American studies 'slander' (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The Florida Department of Education said the AP course was "inexplicably contrary to Florida law" and "significantly lacks educational value."

  3. WTOP Washington DC

    College Board hits back at Florida’s rejection of AP African American Studies course, admits it made mistakes (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    The testing organization behind a new college-level African American studies course for high schoolers is hitting back at Florida officials’ comments about the Advanced Placement class, accusing the state Education Department of “slander” and spreading misinformation about it for political gain.

  4. Talking Points Memo

    The College Board Strikes Back At DeSantis For African American Studies ‘Slander’ (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    The College Board hit back at Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) on Saturday for rejecting their pilot Advanced Placement African American Studies course – and using his public rejection for political gain.

  5. CBS News

    College Board calls Florida attacks on AP African American Studies course "false and politically motivated" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The College Board accused the Florida Department of Education of "slander" and "misinformation" regarding the ongoing dispute about its latest AP course offering.

  6. Townhall

  7. Breitbart News

    Florida College Board Accuses DeSantis's Department of Education of 'Slander' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The Florida College Board accused Gov. Ron DeSantis's Education Department of "slander" regarding its AP course for African American Studies.

  8. Forbes

    DeSantis Threatens Florida Ban Of AP Classes In Latest College Board Jab (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The College Board accused Florida officials of “slander” this week after they blocked an AP African-American studies course, which the group blasted as a “PR stunt.”

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