Perhaps young intellects were more capable than the school gave them credit for. Educators waving students away from the most taxing courses mean no harm. But their kindness is akin to keeping a tottering infant from taking his first dangerous steps. As every parent knows, babies have to stumble before they can learn to walk. High scores on AP exams can earn kids college credit.
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