Sixty high schools are piloting a new AP African American Studies class. Teachers hope it could help cut through the culture wars.

And the critical thinking abilities that they develop through these classes expand far beyond the classroom walls — they promote intellectual curiosity no matter what career or life path students end ...

60 schools around the U.S. are currently piloting the new AP African-American Studies Course which has drawn national attention.

A USA TODAY analysis reveals what kinds of school districts are offering the AP African American Studies course this year – and which ones aren't.

Some high school students this fall can take an advanced placement class in African American Studies, the first AP of its kind.