Webster Groves Adds African American Literature Course | The Locally Times

The Webster Groves School District's high school English Language Arts curriculum now lists an African American Literature and Composition course.

The Webster Groves School District's high school English Language Arts curriculum now includes an African American Literature and Composition course. The course appears within the High School section of the English Language Arts offerings, alongside other subjects like 20th Century American Literature and AP English Literature and Composition AAC. The district's records do not specify the formal approval date for the African American Literature and Composition course by the school board or any relevant committees. The documents also do not outline the specific learning objectives, required texts, or pedagogical approaches for the course. Information regarding the development process, including any proposals, committee discussions, or public feedback that led to its inclusion, is not available in the April 30, 2026, records. ## Curriculum Details Pending The Webster Groves School District's available documentation does not indicate the anticipated student enrollment for the African American Literature and Composition course. Prerequisites for students wishing to take the course are also not specified. Furthermore, the records do not detail any associated costs or staffing implications for implementing this new curriculum offering. Locally Times will continue to monitor district records for further information regarding the course's implementation and impact.