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    To the Point

    Partisan Politics and Public Education

    More than 1,000 kids from a dozen high schools joined teachers and parents last week on the streets of Jefferson County, a large and politically important suburban area outside Denver. As a result, the County’s elected school board may be re-thinking plans for Advance Placement in American history.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 30, 2014 • 1 min read

    More than 1,000 kids from a dozen high schools joined teachers and parents last week on the streets of Jefferson County, a large and politically important suburban area outside Denver. As a result, the County’s elected school board may be re-thinking plans for Advance Placement in American history.

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      Warren Olney

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      American Principles Project

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    2 of 3
    Partisan Politics and Public Education
    1. 1:20Secret Service Director Faces Questions About White House Security Breaches
    2. 8:06Partisan Politics and Public EducationYou’re reading this
    3. 43:44US Combat Presence and Power Sharing in Afghanistan
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