Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
  • 30 civil rights groups demanded the College Board stand up to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
  • The letter asked for new leadership to "advocate for students and academic freedom."
  • The College Board is facing criticism over the rollout of the AP African American studies course.

Thirty civil rights, education equity, and gender equality groups penned a letter demanding the College Board stand up to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis after the botched rollout of the company's AP African American Studies course.