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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Am I taking crazy pills or does anyone else think it’s a bad idea? How is canceling AP classes in DC and Virginia advancing the cause of eradicating racism and promoting racial equity? You are holding student back to raise others, but it’s more like crabs in a bucket.[/quote]

AP classes are not a Great Equalizer. The value of AP, IB or any honors program is how well students students are taught. This should be reflected in scores/grades.

There are many ways to provide rigorous college prep learning opportunities.

AP itself has tangible value IF you score 3 or higher on the test and IF the college you're applying to gives credit for AP. Not all do.

Taking an AP class without doing well on the exam might work against your application. The college might think you overextended yourself. More Black and Hispanic students are taking AP classes, but the exam scores show a persistent gap with white students.

The only guaranteed benefit of AP is the revenue it brings to the College Board.

Students deserve the most effective classes. Not just the most heavily marketed ones.

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