Leveling the Field: Addressing Inequities in AP Courses in MA

The research is clear: advanced coursework opportunities, like Advanced Placement (AP®) courses, can place students of all races and incomes on the path toward college and career success. Yet, in our state, many Black and Latino/a/x students and students from low-income backgrounds lack equitable access to these crucial opportunities.

That’s why we are excited to team up with our partners at Mass Insight to host a special briefing, “Leveling the Field: Addressing Inequities in AP® Courses in MA,” taking place on January 30 at 11:00 AM at the MA State House in Room 428. The briefing will include a presentation of the findings from a new research brief by The Education Trust, “Increasing Access to Advanced Coursework in Massachusetts,” which aimed to better understand the barriers many Black and Latino/a/x students and students from low-income backgrounds face in participating and excelling in advanced coursework. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on possible policy solutions, including an overview of current bills making their way through the legislature, such as S.838 and H.1280, An act relative to advanced placement examinations. 

Want to learn more and get involved? Join us on January 30 by registering here!