Summary:
- Despite concerns from the Department of Education about critical race theory indoctrination, multiple schools in Arkansas are maintaining their commitment to teaching AP African American studies.
- The Little Rock School District became the first to defy the state's decision and will continue offering the course, covering students' fees and honoring previous commitments.
- Several other schools, including North Little Rock School District, Jacksonville, North Pulaski, and Easton, have also confirmed their plan to continue teaching the AP African American studies course.
- Questions have arisen about the legality of the decision and the alleged violation of state law, prompting calls for clarification from the Arkansas Department of Education.
- Attorney General Tim Griffin's office has not received any formal requests for investigation or opinion on this matter so far.
Several schools in Arkansas are defying the state's concerns about teaching AP African American studies, despite the Department of Education's worries about critical race theory indoctrination.
In the face of potential legal challenges and debates over critical race theory, a number of schools in Arkansas are standing firm in their decision to continue offering AP African American studies courses. The state's Department of Education has raised concerns that teaching this subject could potentially violate the law by promoting critical race theory indoctrination. However, several schools are moving forward with their plans to teach the course, emphasizing their commitment to offering comprehensive and inclusive education.
The schools that are continuing to teach AP African American studies include the Little Rock School District, Jacksonville, North Pulaski, North Little Rock School District, and Easton. Despite being informed about the changes just before the start of the school year, these schools have expressed their intention to proceed with the course as initially planned.
The debate around teaching AP African American studies in Arkansas continues as schools assert their commitment to providing diverse and comprehensive education despite the ongoing controversy.