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WPR News
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 5:55am
By Leah Treidler

New analysis of AP exams shows students of color and low-income students in Wisconsin score lower on the tests on average or decide not to take them at all. Some experts say that's because AP exams aren't designed to help all students succeed. 

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