States boost share of students passing AP tests report says
The College Board released a state by state AP report showing more students in every state and Washington DC passing at least one AP exam while gaps persist. For class of 2004, 13.2 percent demonstrated mastery, up from 10.2 percent for 2000.
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AP testing grows across states and nation
The report shows public school enrollment rising in AP tests with about 1,000 to over 1.1 million takers and a 140 percent decade increase. New York leads with over 20 percent of grads earning a 3 or higher while states like Maryland Utah Florida California and Massachusetts report 18 to 20 percent pass rates. Florida Maryland North Carolina Colorado Connecticut and Washington marked the largest gains.
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Rolling Stone reverses stance on Bible ad
Zondervan says Rolling Stone reversed policy and agreed to run a half page ad for Today's New International Version in the Feb. 24 issue. Doug Lockhart notes no changes to the ad. other outlets including Modern Bride The Onion MTV.com and AOL also carry the campaign.
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