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ALAMEDA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD AGENDA ITEM

Item Title:Approval of New Course Description for AUSD High Schools: AP African American Studies
Item Type:Consent
Background:

The new course description for AP African American Studies was presented to the Board at the November 28th Board of Education Meeting and is being brought back for final approval. The course will be offered in the Fall of 2024.

 

Course Title: AP African American Studies

Prerequisite: None

Elective/Required: Required; option to US History for 11th graders, open to 12th graders as an elective "G"

Grade Level: 11th and 12th

Subject Area: Social Science "A"

Length: One year

Credits: 10

Proposed by: Shamar Edwards, Senior Director, Equity and African-American, Black, and Multi-Ethnic Achievement and Vernon Walton, Director of Secondary Education

AUSD LCAP Goals:1. Eliminate barriers to student success and maximize learning time.| 2a. Support all students in becoming college and career ready.| 2b. Support all English Learners (ELs) in becoming college and career ready.| 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services.
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Recommendation:Approve as submitted.
AUSD Guiding Principle:#1 - All students have the ability to achieve academic and personal success.| #2 - Teachers must challenge and support all students to reach their highest academic and personal potential.
Submitted By:Shamar Edwards, Director of Equity & Dr. Vernon Walton, Director of Secondary Education
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New Course Description: AP African American Studies_BOE 12.12.2312/5/2023Backup Material