The College Board has been expanding the number of high school students taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses and tests for two decades, arguing that it promotes equity among college applicants, The New York Times reports. However, 60% of AP exams taken by low-income students this year scored too low for college credit, a statistic that has not changed in 20 years, and critics argue that the College Board’s AP program does not help all students perform better in college. The College Board’s efforts to bolster Advanced Placement have led to a significant revenue increase, with almost $500 million in revenue in 2022.
A survey by online learning platform Go1 found that 46% of workers don’t believe higher education adequately prepares them for their careers, with 61% of respondents stating that work experience is the best preparation, followed by formal training and life experience, Higher Ed Dive reports. Employees expressed that they wished they were equipped with better tools for navigating career progression and cross-department collaboration.