Md. district will again cover cost of AP exams
Montgomery Co. will cover the cost of every AP exam for the 3rd straight year, a rare move as states and districts typically only partially cover the cost.
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Apparently, Park City students know their DBQs
From document-based questions in history to graphs in economics, students in Park City, Utah, excelled across multiple AP tests.
Gwinnett Co. will not offer AP African American Studies
Georgia's largest school district decided to cancel the course following a decision from the state superintendent not to fund it.
Harford Co. to offer AP African American Studies
The school board in Harford Co., Md., reversed its earlier decision to deny students access to the new AP African American Studies course.
AP, IB, and the pros of rigorous high school study
Taking more rigorous courses in high school, such as AP courses or the IB programme, makes for more challenge, less boredom, and other benefits.
Arson & a stolen violin, etc., in Maine Twp.
A former music student allegedly steals a violin; someone sets a fire in a women's restroom; all 3 high schools make a list published by the <em>Washington Post</em>.
Baltimore's AP summer program may be cut
A summer program for advanced (AP) students at a high school in Baltimore City may fall victim to the budget ax this year. We hope that doesn't happen.
Changing class grades based on AP exam scores
Final 4 Part 2: A high GPA will help you get into the Univ. of Fla., and some high schools in the state try to help good AP students.
Comparing Maryland & Illinois AP participation rates
In terms of Advanced Placement participation, schools in Maryland far outpace those in Illinois, and we wonder why.