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Idaho’s AP program grows, but challenges persist

More and more Idaho high school students are taking — and passing — rigorous Advanced Placement classes. But like other rural states, Idaho’s numbers are still lagging.

As dual-credit program grows, lawmakers get an unexpected bill

Lawmakers will have to take $6.1 million out of savings to cover dual credit classes in 2016-17. And as high school students continue to enroll in college classes, lawmakers might have to make another withdrawal next year.