Waldo JaquithFeb 1, 2023
This isn't a mere overreaction. This is straight-up white nationalism from the College Board. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/01/us/college-board-advanced-placement-african-american-studies.html
The College Board Strips Down Its A.P. Curriculum for African American Studies

The official course looks different from a previous draft: No more critical race theory, and the study of contemporary topics — like Black Lives Matter — is optional.

Show threadWaldo Jaquith
This is a transparent lie that anybody reading will know is untrue. Coleman _knows_ that we'll know it to be untrue. The goal isn't to convince us of the truth, it's to oblige journalists to include it in a "to be fair" paragraph.
Feb 1, 2023 at 2:52pmSoapbox
Show threadWaldo JaquithFeb 10, 2023
What a shocking turn of events, no way to have seen it coming, etc., etc. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/us/florida-college-board-african-american-studies.html
Florida Officials Had Repeated Contact With College Board Over African American Studies

A letter from state officials is likely to fuel controversy over the College Board, which has been accused of stripping or minimizing concepts to please conservatives.

Show threadDan HonFeb 10, 2023
@waldoj Yes, after the entire deal with textbooks this development is completely unprecedented and out of left field.