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.
