Advanced Placement courses have become a juggernaut in American high school education. This rapid expansion raises important questions. What are the advantages and disadvantages? How well do AP courses prepare students for college-level work? Should colleges award credit for AP courses? Is the AP program a cost-effective tool for closing the gap between students in privileged and struggling communities?
Advanced Placement courses have become a juggernaut in American high school education. This rapid expansion raises important questions. What are the advantages and disadvantages? How well do AP courses prepare students for college-level work? Should colleges award credit for AP courses? Is the AP program a cost-effective tool for closing the gap between students in privileged and struggling communities?