AP Snafus / Why is the College Board in our Schools?
In the midst of this pandemic it became clear that the College Board, a private company, could not use its favorite space for AP examinations: public schools across the country.
Why does the AP like using public school space, paid for by local governments, and not its own private space?
Let’s start by asking, what does the College Board pay school systems to use their space? Oh, and what does it pay school systems for cancelling classes? And I guess, what does it pay to families for having their children’s classes cancelled?
Nothing. Nothing. Nothing.
The College Board steals from families and local governments across the country. But the cost is built in. It’s hidden. But it is real.
The College Board also could not use its favorite proctors. Who do they use to proctor their exams? How do they pay them?
Public School teachers. And the College Board does not pay them. Local school districts pay the College Board’s proctors.
Are these unemployed teachers?
Nope. These teachers have their own classes. While they are proctoring, their classes are not being taught by their regular teachers. They are being taught by subs.
Who pays for the subs? Who compensates the public school students for not getting their regular lessons?
Local school districts. And no one.
The College Board steals from families and local governments across the country. But the cost is built in. It’s hidden. But it is real.
But COVID interrupted the College Board’s larceny. They were CONTINUE READING: AP Snafus / Why is the College Board in our Schools? | JD2718
