AP African American Studies course finalized for next school year Wednesday, December 6 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The Advanced Placement African American Studies course that sparked controversy among some conservative lawmakers has been revised and was released by the College Board on Wednesday. The updated curriculum is now set to launch in the 2024-25 school year."This is the... Read More.
Penn State DuBois holds “Visitation Day” for prospective wildlife students Thursday, November 9 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Penn State DuBois is preparing for another specialized “Fall Visitation Day” at the campus tomorrow, Friday.If you have an interest in becoming a student in the Wildlife Technology field, you are invited to visit Penn State DuBois at 10am Friday.There will be... Read More.
Penn State DuBois to host Visitation Day for prospective Human Development students Thursday, November 2 by Louise BennettDUBOIS – Another specialized “Visitation Day” is coming up at Penn State DuBois.If you have an interest in the program of Human Development and Family Studies, Penn State DuBois invites you to visit the campus at 10am tomorrow (Friday).There will be an information session... Read More.
Not enough time to walk 10,000 steps? Here are two alternatives that are just as beneficial, studies say Thursday, October 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Walking 10,000 steps per day is known to improve a person's health, but reaching that goal can be difficult for many, considering it's the equivalent of walking around 5 miles.Now, new research is showing more efficient ways to get similar health... Read More.
AP African American studies canceled by Arkansas officials just before school begins Tuesday, August 15 by ABC News(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) -- The Arkansas Department of Education has removed the AP African American Studies course from its schools in what the state's professional organization of educators called a “last-minute” decision.The Arkansas Education Association told ABC News the move came "at 4:02 on... Read More.
Virginia reviews AP African American studies course amid nationwide debate Friday, February 24 by ABC News(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is reviewing College Board's Advanced Placement African American studies course, following nationwide debate over the curriculum that erupted after the course was rejected by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis."After numerous reports about draft course content, the governor asked... Read More.
College Board responds to Florida rejection of AP African American studies Thursday, February 9 by ABC News(TALLAHASSEE) -- The College Board has addressed the Florida Department of Education's rejection of AP African American Studies courses and subsequent criticism of the program, as well as the controversy that ensued.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' DOE initially rejected the course on Jan. 12 in... Read More.
AP African American studies revised framework released after conservative backlash Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The College Board released its official framework Wednesday for the incoming Advanced Placement African American Studies course after weeks of debate and criticism from conservatives over the course content.The course was first piloted during this 2022-23 school year in just 60... Read More.
Students threaten to sue DeSantis over rejection of AP course on African American studies Thursday, January 26 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Several Florida students say they plan to sue the state and Gov. Ron DeSantis over the state's rejection of the Advanced Placement African American studies course in state schools."If he does not negotiate with the College Board to allow AP African... Read More.
Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation receives $10,000 grant to develop strategic improvement plan Tuesday, January 3 by Louise BennettPHILIPSBURG — The Philipsburg Revitalization Corporation is receiving a $10,000 grant to help develop a strategic plan for ongoing improvements in the borough.Town leaders in Philipsburg will be able to use the money to fund studies about available space, the current business climate, what type... Read More.
