Many Teachers in Advanced Placement Voice Concern at Its Rapid Growth

New York Times by Jacques Steinberg | Apr. 29, 2009 (News Report)

A survey of more than 1,000 teachers of Advanced Placement courses in American high schools has found that more than half are concerned that the program’s effectiveness is being threatened as districts loosen restrictions on who can take such rigorous courses and as students flock to them to polish their résumés. Full Story »

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