Paul E. Peterson interviews John Moscatiello, founder of Marco Learning, on the Education Exchange podcast. The discussion reveals evidence of a measurable decline in the rigor of AP exams over recent years. This trend raises concerns about the standards of advanced high school coursework in the U.S.
Key Points
- Interview highlights decline in AP exam rigor
- Based on analysis by Marco Learning founder
- Published on Education Next platform
Implications for Educational Freedom
The decline in AP exam rigor underscores potential failures in government-run education standards, bolstering the case for school choice and vouchers to empower parents in seeking more rigorous alternatives. This supports parental rights by highlighting the need for educational freedom from declining public school quality.
Source: The Education Exchange: AP Exams Have Shown a Measurable Decline in Rigor for Years
