Posted on

Democratic Members of House and Senate Education Committees Hold Hearing to Discuss AP African American Studies Course

ATLANTA – Last week, Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees convened a hearing at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. These members released the following statement:

Continue reading “Democratic Members of House and Senate Education Committees Hold Hearing to Discuss AP African American Studies Course”
Posted on

Rep. Doreen Carter, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course

ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) and fellow Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees today issued the following statement regarding State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision to approve the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course, reversing his initial decision:

Continue reading “Rep. Doreen Carter, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course”
Posted on

Rep. Segun Adeyina, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course

ATLANTA – State Representative Segun Adeyina (D-Grayson) and fellow Democratic members of the House and Senate Education committees today issued the following statement regarding State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods’ decision to approve the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies Course, reversing his initial decision:

Continue reading “Rep. Segun Adeyina, Democratic House and Senate Members Release Statement Following State Superintendent Richard Woods’ Decision to Approve AP African American Course”
Posted on

Georgia Legislators Call for Action Against Defunding of AP African American Studies

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta), Sandra Scott (D-Rex) and Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale) today call for action against State Superintendent Richard Woods’ decision to block an AP African American Studies course from state curriculum for the 2024 academic year.

Continue reading “Georgia Legislators Call for Action Against Defunding of AP African American Studies”
Posted on

Rep. Nguyen, Democratic Legislators to Hold Press Conference Today on Senate Education Committee Denying Student Testimony

ATLANTA – State Representative Bee Nguyen (D-Atlanta), along with Democratic state legislators, will hold a press conference TODAY, Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the South Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.

Continue reading “Rep. Nguyen, Democratic Legislators to Hold Press Conference Today on Senate Education Committee Denying Student Testimony”