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448. CONTROVERSIES AROUND NEW AP PROGRAMS
Politicians rarely weigh in on what students are taught in school and usually act from a non-academic agenda when they do. The announcements of new AP African American Studies and Precalculus courses have attracted far more negative attention than honors classes typically do. Why? Amy and Mike invited educator John Moscatiello to unpack the controversies around new Advanced Placement programs.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
1. Why is the College Board introducing AP African American Studies and Precalculus courses?
2. Why hasn't this announcement gone smoothly?
3. What…
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