While governor Ron DeSantis is trying to prevent the course from being taught in Florida, governor Phil Murphy is expanding its availability in New Jersey. Here is The Associated Press:
Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday that his administration is expanding Advanced Placement African American Studies courses next year from one school to 26 in New Jersey after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis blocked the course from being taught in public schools in Florida.
Murphyâs move comes about a month after the administration of DeSantis, a potential presidential candidate, declared without citing any evidence that the course violates state law and isnât historically accurate.
Murphy cited Florida as he prepared to unveil the course expansion Tuesday during a visit to a Newark high school, saying DeSantis is prioritizing âpolitical culture warsâ over academics.
âNew Jersey will proudly teach our kids that Black History is American History,â Murphy said in a statement. âWhile the DeSantis Administration stated that AP African American Studies âsignificantly lacks educational valueâ, New Jersey will stand on the side of teaching our full history.â
The courses have begun in 60 schools nationwide as part of a two-year pilot phase and are set to expand to hundreds next year.
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