Category: Stop Woke Act

College Board Says It Made Mistakes in AP African American Course Rollout

The College Board, which develops college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses for high school students, has admitted to making some mistakes in its rollout of a new high school course on African American Studies that has invited controversy. Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis opposed an early iteration of the course after the state’s Department of Education…


Federal Judge Rules Florida Allowed to Collect Information on College CRT Programs

A federal judge ruled that Florida didn’t violate an existing injunction by collecting a list of critical race theory (CRT) and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. U.S. District Judge Mark E. Walker wrote in his decision on Jan. 12, “Although this court would not hesitate to compel compliance with its preliminary injunction, this court…


Judge Suspends Enforcement of Part of Florida’s Stop WOKE Act

A federal judge on Aug. 18 has temporarily blocked part of Florida’s “Stop WOKE Act,” also known as the state’s Individual Freedom Act. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in April signed the measure, FL HB 7, which he called the “Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids Act,” to prohibit the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools, and require…


University of Maryland Wants ‘Anti-Racist’ Activists to Work as Writing Consultants for Students, Faculty

The University of Maryland, Baltimore, is looking for students to work as writing consultants, and one of the preferred qualifications is a background in “anti-racist” coursework or activism. Writing consultants work at the university’s writing center to help other students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty to critique and improve research papers, resumes, cover letters, grant applications,…


Maryland University Campus Seeks to Hire ‘Anti-Racist’ Activists as Writing Consultants for Students, Faculty

The University of Maryland’s Baltimore campus (UMB) is seeking students to work as writing consultants, with a background in “anti-racist” coursework or activism as one of the preferred qualifications for applicants, according to the school’s website. Consultants at the university’s writing center offer assistance and feedback to other students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty to improve research…


Florida Judge Says Governor’s ‘Stop Woke Act’ Can Go Forward

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Florida Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled on June 27 that the state can enforce the “Stop Woke Act”—but did not rule on its constitutionality, nor a piece affecting colleges and universities. The judge, who was appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012 and became chief justice in 2018, ruled that HB…


DeSantis Signs Stop Woke Act

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Stop Woke Act in Hialeah Gardens on April 22 to restrict ideological indoctrination and training in schools and in the workplace. HB 7, or what the Republican governor called the Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids Act, was passed during the 2022 legislative session and signed by the governor….


DeSantis Signs Stop Woke Act to Prohibit Critical Race Theory in Schools, Workplace Training

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Stop Woke Act in Hialeah Gardens on April 22 to restrict ideological indoctrination and training in schools and in the workplace. HB 7, or what the Republican governor called the Stop Wrongs Against Our Kids Act, was passed during the 2022 legislative session and signed by the governor….