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Should African Americans Trust the College Board with African American Studies?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The gap between exam scores among different racial groups has grown since 2003, highlighting a lack of resources and support for some student populations. Beyond the content, the process, procedures and placement of the course within the current system, will do little to help dismantle oppression.

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Featured Partner Scholarships: November 2023

Scholarship America

Since its launch in 2003, Equitable Excellence® has awarded over $30 million to approximately 7,000 students. Applicants must have completed, or be currently enrolled in, a high school or college dual degree course where computer science, engineering or robotics is the subject. Reside in one of the 50 U.S.

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Featured Partner Scholarships: November 2022

Scholarship America

Example courses include: International Baccalaureate Computer Science Course Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science A or AP Computer Science Principles Computer science through a college dual enrollment program Engineering Robotics Physical Computing Design Mechanics Computer Manufacturing Aerospace Engineering.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

On June 30, the Supreme Court struck down the measure, which was based on the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003. Ron DeSantis’s administration blocking initial plans to pilot College Board’s Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies in Florida high schools.