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School District Five approves locally created African American Studies honors course
Summary
The board voted to approve a locally developed African American Studies honors course that will include state and local history, partnership opportunities with the Irmo Area Oral History Project and an estimated $15,000–$16,000 in textbook costs to be covered from the academics budget with an internal transfer this fiscal year.
The School District Five Board of Trustees voted on Feb. 10 to approve a locally developed African American Studies honors course that includes state and local history components and a plan to bring community partners into the classroom.
Academics staff presented the framework and syllabus, noting the course adds a column for state and local topics and plans to partner with the Irmo Area Oral History Project for guest speakers. Staff identified two vendors for…
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