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Apalachee exploring AP African American studies; K—3 literacy screening shows modest improvement; three schools on Georgia Promise list
Summary
Apalachee High School is considering an AP African American studies course and textbook; districtwide K—3 universal screening under SB48 shows a drop in students at risk of significant reading deficiency; three Barrow County schools were listed on the state—s Georgia Promise Scholarship list.
Teaching and Learning staff presented three informational items: a proposed AP African American studies course at Apalachee High School, results from the district—s K—3 universal literacy screening required by Senate Bill 48, and context for the recently republished Georgia Promise Scholarship list.
AP African American studies at Apalachee Dr. Moten told the board Apalachee High School is exploring offering an AP African American studies course as an elective and presented the sample textbook chosen by the teachers: The African American Odyssey (Hein, Hein & Harrell), seventh edition (published Feb. 2019), priced at $79. The College Board requires AP courses use college-level texts no older than 10 years from publication; the…
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