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Review of Part 7: AP or Not AP?


Caitlin Garing

Posted on September 17, 2006 at 05:50 PM

This piece goes beyond looking at AP classes as a way to get a head in college. George also examines how race and grades also play into the increased number of AP classes being offered in school. A unique view, the story is strenghtened by audio bites from classes. This piece is appealing to students, parents, and teachers alike.

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  • "Part 7: AP or Not AP?"
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  • Summary: In the past five years, at Western and high schools around the country, there's been a big push to increase the number of students taking higher level courses. To its supporters, this is nothing less than the democratization of education. Deborah George reports.

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