From the Horse's Mouth

Season 4 Episode 6: Black History Matters

February 23, 2023 Providence Day School Season 4 Episode 6
From the Horse's Mouth
Season 4 Episode 6: Black History Matters
Show Notes

In 2021, College Board announced that I would be piloting a new AP African-American Studies course beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. Since this announcement, the course has been the target of both celebration and consternation across the country. Upper School English and history Department Chairs Marcus Smith and Ted Dickson, respectively, are at the helm of PD's effort to bring AP African-American Studies to the classroom. How'd they do it? Hear from them in this special Black History Month episode, hosted by Will McCorn.