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NC students surpass pre-pandemic AP course performance levels

North Carolina high school students participating in college-level Advanced Placement courses have set new records during the 2023-24 academic year. The new numbers mark a rebound from the setbacks experienced during the pandemic. The latest data from the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the College Board reveals that over 155,000 AP exams were administered,...

David N. Bass
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Florida AP Model Fails To Gain Traction in North Carolina

RALEIGH — Under the proposed legislation, N.C. high school students who scored a 3 or better on most Advanced Placement tests would have been eligible to receive college credit in exchange for the passing grade. Teachers would have received a $50 bonus for each student who received a 3 or better on an AP test.

Kristy Bailey

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