ATLANTA – State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) and fellow Democratic members of the House Education Committee recently published a fact sheet on the AP African American Studies course, following the decision not to recommend its adoption into the state curriculum.
“State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision not to recommend the AP African American Studies course, despite the completion of a two-year pilot, is deeply disappointing,” said Rep. Adeyina. “This decision overlooks the critical need for a comprehensive education that includes African American history. Our students deserve access to a diverse curriculum that reflects all aspects of our society. While the clarification that local districts can continue receiving state funding for the course under the existing code is a step in the right direction, it fails to address the broader issue of fully integrating this essential course into our state’s educational framework. We must prioritize a curriculum that represents the full spectrum of our history and culture. I am hopeful that this fact sheet will illuminate the severe challenges Georgia’s students will face in their quest to learn about our state and country’s foundational history. By shedding light on this issue, we aim to advocate for educational equality and ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn about and appreciate the full spectrum of our shared history.”
*Editor’s note: the fact sheet created by Democratic members of the House Education Committee is attached.
Representative Segun Adeyina represents the citizens of District 110, which includes portions of Gwinnett County. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2022 and currently serves on the Education, Special Rules and Technology and Infrastructure Innovation committees.
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