elective course

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He pointed out that the order “does not reference” any particular grade-level or course content, nor the content of an elective course in African American History that the Virginia Department of Education approved in 2020.

From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2022

The vast majority of students who spoke, including students of color, opposed the ban and supported their ethnic studies class, currently an elective course in high school.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2021

The cancellation of the elective course appeared to be a misapplication and one of the first instances that resulted in educators trying hard to understand the new law.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2021

She expected him to spitball a few potential ideas, but instead, Zigler — who teaches an elective course called “Making for Social Good” — asked her for permission to consult with his high school students.

From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2021

Maybe I’ll be placed in a creative writing class, my top choice for an elective course.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day