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.
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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This piece belongs to the series "Daily Lessons: Inside Western Guilford High School"
Produced by Deborah George, Emily Hanford, Alison Jones, Ben Shapiro
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Caitlin Garing
Posted on September 17, 2006 at 05:50 PM | Permalink
Review of Part 7: AP or Not AP?
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.