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The governor opened the event, introduced Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez, and announced that Massachusetts is number 1 in the country for Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation and pass rates, calling it the highest ever recorded by a state.
The governor announced that Massachusetts ranks first nationally in Advanced Placement (AP) exam participation and pass rates and outlined state investments—including subsidized exam fees, early college expansion, childcare and tutoring—to expand access and close achievement gaps. Commissioner Pedro Martinez provided participation and equity statistics; reporters asked about DTA payment errors and federal security funding for upcoming major events in Foxborough.
