While the state rejected funding for the AP course, school districts still had the option to offer courses on African American studies as a topic, but Merritt said that was “not good enough.” ...

Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods said Wednesday that public funds would be used for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course in state schools, after weeks of confusion.

Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods said Wednesday that public funds would be used for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course in state schools, after weeks of confusion.

Students listen to a presentation during the AP African American Studies class at Henry Clay High School in Lexington, Ky., on March 19, 2024. The course was initially not approved to state ...

The course, designed by the College Board, explores African American history and culture beginning with the origins of the African diaspora in 900 BCE and ending with the 21st century.

One day after Georgia prohibited state funding to be utilized for Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies courses, the school superintendent reverses his decision. Initially, this caused ...

Georgia Schools Superintendent Richard Woods said the state will restore public funding for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American studies course. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North ...