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- Creators: Horne, Thomas C.
- Creators: Powers, Jeanne M.
ContributorsPowers, Jeanne M. (Author) / Morrison Institute for Public Policy (Publisher)
Created2012-09-17
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Students with AP credit are often able to skip general studies courses and take courses related to their majors earlier in their college careers than students without AP credits. Recent federal and state policies have been aimed at expanding students’ access to AP courses. In this brief, we examine students’ access, participation, and success in AP courses in Arizona’s public high schools.
ContributorsGrant, Michael, 1951- (Host) / Horne, Thomas C. (Interviewee) / Schriro, Dora Bess (Interviewee) / Public Broadcasting Service (Broadcaster)
Created2006-03-23
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Segments on Harry Mitchell's congressional bid, an update regarding the English language learning controversy, the lower costs of state-run prisons, and the possibility of breastfeeding as an exemption from Arizona's indecent exposure laws (House Bill 2376). Guests include Tom Horne, State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Representative Russell Pearce (R); Amy Milliron; Senator John M. Huppenthal; Dora Schriro, Director of the Arizona Department of Corrections.