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R. Long student warns board that AP cuts reduce college readiness

3645973 · February 13, 2025
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Aidan Tran, a sophomore at R. Long High School, told the Board of Education that cuts in Advanced Placement offerings at his school are diminishing college readiness and STEM preparation. He urged the board to support restoration of AP and stronger CTE/STEM pathways so graduates are competitive for college and scholarships.

Aidan Tran, a sophomore at R. Long High School, used the meeting’s public‑comment period to press the Board of Education on course access and college readiness at his school.

Tran said R. Long ranks “in the bottom 50% of Washington high schools” on college‑readiness measures and cited a school…

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