/tags/african-american-history African American history en-US WLRN Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:28:00 GMT /education/2023-12-11/latest-version-of-ap-african-american-studies-course-makes-some-key-concepts-optional The College Board's latest version of the AP African American Studies course includes teachings on intersectionality and Black feminism, but makes instruction on the Black Lives Matter Movement and reparations optional. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 18:28:00 GMT /education/2023-12-11/latest-version-of-ap-african-american-studies-course-makes-some-key-concepts-optional Nancy Guan /education/2023-09-15/private-schools-fight-florida-history-standards Private schools don't have to follow new laws that dictate how history can be taught, so some schools are pushing back and offering educational experiences rich in civil rights history. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:04:19 GMT /education/2023-09-15/private-schools-fight-florida-history-standards Danielle Prieur /education/2023-09-07/florida-black-history-course-broward-libraries As the state cracks down on how schools teach Black history and race, the African American Research Library & Cultural Center plans to host Black history classes. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT /education/2023-09-07/florida-black-history-course-broward-libraries Gerard Albert /education/2023-09-05/african-american-black-history-florida-teacher-school-oconnor A year-and-a-half ago, Renee O'Connor was a finalist to be Miami-Dade County's teacher of the year. Now, she's on leave from her job as an African American history teacher. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:47:36 GMT /education/2023-09-05/african-american-black-history-florida-teacher-school-oconnor Kate Payne /arts-culture/2023-08-24/civil-rights-movement-black-life-photos-ernest-withers An exhibition at The Arc in Opa-locka provides a look into the civil rights movement and Black life in the South through the works of photojournalist Ernest C. Withers. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:05:32 GMT /arts-culture/2023-08-24/civil-rights-movement-black-life-photos-ernest-withers Natu Tweh /education/2023-08-22/frustrated-by-floridas-changes-to-black-history-curriculum-a-scholar-urges-people-to-speak-up Experts like James Stewart say broad participation is needed to push back against Florida's changes to Black history standards. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:00:00 GMT /education/2023-08-22/frustrated-by-floridas-changes-to-black-history-curriculum-a-scholar-urges-people-to-speak-up Kerry Sheridan /education/2023-08-17/miami-dade-school-black-history-teach-no-lies-march Dozens of parents and educators rallied outside the Miami-Dade School Board in downtown Miami, before a meeting where the board voted to give parents more venues to review instructional materials Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:25:14 GMT /education/2023-08-17/miami-dade-school-black-history-teach-no-lies-march Kate Payne, Alexa Herrera /education/2023-08-14/descendant-of-ocoee-massacre-victim-denounces-floridas-african-american-history-standards One section covering race massacres tells teachers to instruct students about acts of violence "against and by African Americans." That both-sides approach drew outrage. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 19:14:53 GMT /education/2023-08-14/descendant-of-ocoee-massacre-victim-denounces-floridas-african-american-history-standards Joe Byrnes /education/2023-08-11/florida-black-leaders-african-american-history-diaz Parents, educators and local officials had hoped to speak directly to Florida's education commissioner about the controversial new Black history standards his department is implementing. But Manny Diaz didn't attend the town hall. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:53:50 GMT /education/2023-08-11/florida-black-leaders-african-american-history-diaz Kate Payne /education/2023-08-11/florida-is-first-state-to-approve-prageru-kids-history-and-blessings-videos-for-schools Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly said Florida stands for "education, not indoctrination," while PragerU's founder admits the videos are meant to indoctinate youths with Judeo-Christian values. Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:30:00 GMT /education/2023-08-11/florida-is-first-state-to-approve-prageru-kids-history-and-blessings-videos-for-schools Kerry Sheridan