Florida Creates Alternative AP History Course Whitewashing Content
Responding to concerns about ideological bias in existing college-level coursework, Florida has introduced a state-developed alternative to the Advanced Placement U.S. History course. This new program, part of the Florida Advanced Courses and Tests (FACT), aims to offer students a pathway to earn college credit while adhering to the state’s guidelines against “woke” ideologies. The FACT U.S. History framework is notably shorter than its AP counterpart and focuses on themes such as political and constitutional history and American identity. While this alternative will be accepted for credit at Florida’s colleges and universities, the recognition of these credits at out-of-state institutions remains uncertain.
John Q. Hosedrinker