The beginning of May brings a particular buzz to the halls of high schools as juniors and seniors gear up to spend three hours sitting at spaced-out desks under fluorescent lights [...]
, thinks the decision comes down to each student’s motives. Her children took AP classes because they were interested in the subject and wanted to be challenged, but didn’t take some of the tests because they “didn’t feel like they needed to prove anything.”
Pope echoes the importance of a support system, saying a big part of benefitting from AP classes is knowing what to expect and being adequately prepared. Challenge Success offers a variety of resources, including ato help students be realistic about their schedules. They also host workshops to help both students and parents understand what these classes require.
Instead, Pope says, the most proven success with underserved students and schools is opening up programs that start before high school to help get students prepared for the kind of work they’re going to face.
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