The AP Lever for Boosting Access, Success, and Equity
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| Title: | The AP Lever for Boosting Access, Success, and Equity |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Roegman, Rachel, Hatch, Thomas |
| Source: | Phi Delta Kappan. Feb 2016 97(5):20-25. |
| Availability: | SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: http://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 6 |
| Publication Date: | 2016 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Secondary Education Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Access to Education, Success, Advanced Placement Programs, Equal Education, Change Strategies, Minority Group Students, Partnerships in Education, School Districts, Demography, Educational Practices |
| Geographic Terms: | New Jersey |
| Assessment and Survey Identifiers: | Advanced Placement Examinations (CEEB) |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0031721716629653 |
| ISSN: | 0031-7217 |
| Abstract: | Four New Jersey school districts worked together to increase student achievement by applying a number of strategies focused on getting traditionally underrepresented students to take more AP courses. The districts are members of the New Jersey Network of Superintendents (NJNS), comprising 15 superintendents who work together to develop systemwide approaches to educational equity. Contrary to some parents' expectations, placing more students into AP courses did not result in their being watered down nor in test score declines overall. All four districts reported success in increasing access without significantly affecting average scores. Nonetheless, challenges persist, including ensuring access to AP classes is and continues to be equitable. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 4 |
| Entry Date: | 2016 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1088753 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Four New Jersey school districts worked together to increase student achievement by applying a number of strategies focused on getting traditionally underrepresented students to take more AP courses. The districts are members of the New Jersey Network of Superintendents (NJNS), comprising 15 superintendents who work together to develop systemwide approaches to educational equity. Contrary to some parents' expectations, placing more students into AP courses did not result in their being watered down nor in test score declines overall. All four districts reported success in increasing access without significantly affecting average scores. Nonetheless, challenges persist, including ensuring access to AP classes is and continues to be equitable. |
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| ISSN: | 0031-7217 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0031721716629653 |
