DORCHESTER COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DIVISION OF INSTRUCTION

700 Glasgow Street, Cambridge, MD 21613

Tele: (410) 221-1111 Ext. 1034

News Release

To: Local Media Outlets

From: Dr. Jodi Colman, Assistant Superintendent of Academics and Student Services

Date: March 14, 2025

Re: News Release from Dorchester County Public Schools

The following textbook will be presented to the Board of Education for adoption at the March 25, 2025, Board Meeting.

Textbook for Adoption

Freedom on My Mind: A History of African Americans, With Documents, Updated for the AP® Course  

Butler, A., Williams-Giordano, R., White, D. G., Bay, M., & Martin, W. E. (2025). Freedom on My Mind:  A History of African Americans (Third Ed.). Bedford, Freeman & Worth

This textbook is currently on display in the Office of the Assistant Superintendent (Room 118) at the Central Office during regular office hours.

Contact: Kathy Yorton, Administrative Assistant, 410-228-4747, Ext. 1034.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education of Dorchester County does not discriminate in admissions, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation or other basis prohibited by law.

Appropriate accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. The information in this announcement is available in alternative formats upon request.

Concerns regarding the above are directed at the Director of Operations, Dorchester County Public Schools, 700 Glasgow Street, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613, or by phone at 410-228-4747, extension 1015.