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Arkansas education officials say an Advanced Placement course on African American studies won't count toward a student's graduation, prompting criticism from Black lawmakers.
Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva said Monday that the agency removed an African American studies class from its course code listings because it didn't meet "rules that have long been in place."
AP African American Studies courses will also not be eligible for college credit in the state.
As students gear up to head back to school, the superintendent of the Little Rock School District is gearing up for what he says is one of the most pressing issues facing students in Arkansas.
The state of literacy in our nation is abysmal, and the implications for our future are far-reaching. As the superintendent of the Little Rock School District, I am gravely concerned about the persistently low reading proficiency rates among our students.