Douglas County Schools approves plan to make AP African American Studies available to students
The Douglas County School Board has approved a plan to make AP African American Studies available to students.
Colorado school district votes unanimously to offer AP African American Studies in Douglas County
Late Tuesday night, the Douglas County Board of Education voted 7-0 to approve the offering of Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies. Last month the board's president delayed the decision saying she needed more time to consider questions raised about the course.
DougCo school board approves AP African American Studies course
The board voted in November to delay approving the course after pushback from some in the community questioning its content.
DougCo Board of Education to vote on whether to approve African American Studies AP course
The Douglas County Board of Education is set to meet Tuesday to discuss a new advanced placement (AP) course drawing criticism from parents.
Douglas County School Board approves teaching of Advanced Placement African American Studies
The Douglas County School Board has approved the teaching of Advanced Placement African American Studies. Posted: December 12, 2024 | Last updated: December 12, 2024 Building an Amazing Modern Bamboo Mud House with a Big Swimming Pool!
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The United Way of the Wabash Valley is now accepting applications for the third cohort of the African American Board Leadership Institute (AABLI). The goal of
Douglas County school board approves AP African American studies course
The Douglas County school board unanimously approved a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies after hearing parents and educators express support for the class during a meeting Tuesday evening.
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