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New class on African American Studies will offer U.S. high schoolers college credit
The College Board is launching a new class on African American Studies for U.S. high school students that offers college credit. In Ms. Taylor’s class, a Black History quote is celebrated daily. Students are motivated to learn about their roots and Black History and Culture. This class will prepare students for college while broadening their world perspectives. The College Board plans to roll out a class similar to Ms. Taylor’s starting the 2023-24 school year called African American Studies.
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