Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is considering adoption of a new high school textbook for the Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course. Based on its correlation with the College Board Framework for the AP African American Studies course, the textbook “From Slavery to Freedom,” by John Hope Franklin and Evelyn Higginbotham was recommended by a textbook selection committee consisting of staff, parents and students. The resource can viewed online until 3 p.m., Friday, April 19. The book will be available to view in-person at the Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building through April 19.
If approved for use by the Board of Education of Charles County, the textbook will be incorporated into the history curriculum for high school juniors and seniors starting in school year 2024-2025.
The textbook can be accessed and reviewed online at the McGraw-Hill: Pre-K-12 Login. To view the book, sign in by typing the username APHonorsHumanities and password McH2024ap.
The book is available for public review through April 19. Feedback will be collected via a form. Click here to access the feedback form on the AP African American Studies resources.
The Board of Education is reviewing the book and will act on the proposal at its April 22 work session. Community members are encouraged to review the books and provide comments in writing to the Board of Education, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD, 20646; by email to boardmail@ccboe.com; or by filling out the online form linked above.
About CCPS
Charles County Public Schools provides 27,765 students in grades prekindergarten through 12 with an academically challenging education. Located in Southern Maryland, Charles County Public Schools has 38 schools that offer a technologically advanced, progressive and high quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares students for life, careers and higher education.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Kathy Kiessling, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
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