The Florida Department of Education and the College Board appeared to come to a resolution over the inclusion of LGBTQ topics in the state’s AP Psychology classes.
over the inclusion of LGBTQ topics in the state’s Advanced Placement Psychology classes. That hasn't stopped some school districts from going forward with plans to scrap the course.
Citing an"evolving educational landscape" and"the continued uncertainty of teaching the AP Psychology course," officials at Flagler Schools, the district serving Flagler County in northeastern Florida, said in a statement Monday that they will be swapping AP Psychology for an International Baccalaureate psychology class, another college-level course offered to high schoolers.
"In essence, if we don’t teach all of the content, our students will not receive AP credit. If we do teach all of the content, our instructors will violate the law," the statement said."Therefore, we will not offer AP Psychology at any of our high schools this year."
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Florida Department of Education ensnared in federal investigationFederal authorities are investigating the Florida Department of Education's involvement in steering a contract towards a former GOP state representative and colleague of former Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
Baca lebih lajut »
DeSantis ally under federal investigation for Florida Department of EducationFederal investigators are examining the Florida Department of Education for a suspected bid-rigging scheme involving a school district in northern Florida. Subpoenas were issued to officials at the Jefferson County School District in June, investigating the alleged efforts of the Florida DOE to manipulate a contract in favor of a company linked to former Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
Baca lebih lajut »
Colorado education department discloses data breach spanning 16 years | EngadgetWhile authorities continue to investigate the full extent of the damage, the department has disclosed that the attacked breached personally identifiable information like names and social security numbers..
Baca lebih lajut »
Florida education commissioner says AP Psychology course will ‘remain’ despite The College Board’s banFlorida’s restrictions on instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity have “effectively banned” an Advanced Placement psychology course throughout the state, according to the organization that develops the college-level courses offered to high-school students.
Baca lebih lajut »
Florida School Board Reverses Decision, Allows Access to Children's Book on 'Gay' PenguinsThe School Board of Lake County in Florida has reversed its decision to restrict access to a children's book about a male penguin couple hatching a chick. This comes months after the implementation of Florida's Parental Rights in Education Act. The board and Florida education officials have also asked a federal judge to dismiss a First Amendment lawsuit filed by students and the authors of the book, challenging the restrictions and the state's new law prohibiting classroom discussion on sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels.
Baca lebih lajut »
Districts divided on AP Psychology as Florida teachers’ union seeks clarity from DOEThe Florida teachers' union is seeking clarification from the Department of Education regarding the availability and potential cuts to AP Psychology in Florida schools this year. The Commissioner of Education has sent a letter to school superintendents addressing this issue.
Baca lebih lajut »