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Colonial SD staff propose AP Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity to expand high-school options
Summary
District curriculum staff presented two new AP course proposals (AP Business & Personal Finance; AP Cybersecurity) for grades 10–12, citing high AP enrollment in 2024–25, potential college credit and industry-recognized credentials, and a request for one additional business staff member to meet student demand.
District curriculum staff on Monday presented two new Advanced Placement course proposals intended to broaden access to AP coursework and meet state financial-literacy requirements.
Dr. Birkani and Mr. Price told the Curriculum Committee that the College Board’s Career & College programs now include AP Business and Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity, both targeted at students in grades 10–12. "The College Board collaborated with multiple companies, CompTIA, Oracle, IBM, West Bank, and my daughter's favorite, Sephora," a presenter said, to…
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