African and African American Studies
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Mission: To develop and infuse African and African American studies into the Alachua County Public Schools curriculum to foster the discovery and empowerment of all students.
Vision: To create a culture of inclusiveness and respect for all cultures through the infusion of Afrocentric content throughout the district curriculum.Short Term Goals:
- Further develop the district's African American studies curriculum to include more STEAM lessons.
- Develop and teach rigorous local standards for the teaching of African and African American studies.
Long Term Goals:
- Achieve national exemplary status.
- Infusion of African and African American Studies into the Social Studies, Humanities, and STEAM curricula.
African American History Teacher Recognition Ceremony
African American Studies Curriculum
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African and African American Studies explore the contributions of individuals of African descent exploring literature, art, music, innovations and customs. African and African American Studies an be found across all areas of curricula including Eglish/Langauge Arts, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. As such, the African American Studies Curriculum has been developed to ensure that Africam American Studies are infused K-12 in all subject areas.
Sample Lesson Plans
Grade 3: African American Contributions to the World
Grade 5: The Abolitionists Crusade Against Slavery
Grade 9-12 Art
Monthly Newsletter
Exemplary Status
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Exemplary Status is a designation given by the Commissioner of Education's African American History Task Force to districts for the creation of a K-12 African American Studies curriculum, professional development to support that curriculum, and creating partnerships with the community and local universities. Alachua County Public Schools is proud to have received the designation of an Exemplary District in January 2021. Below are application documents and recordings of some of the related events:
Curriculum Framework for African American Studies (updated)
Community Forum PPT 10/14/2019
African American History Teachers Recognition Ceremony- Board Presentation
African American History Teachers Recognition Ceremony- Entire Presentation
Recognition Ceremony Teacher Picture PPT
Presentation of Awards Ceremony PPT