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The Pros And Cons Of AP Calculus

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Young Mexican teens attending Garfield High School in East Los Angeles have been faced with what seems to be an almost impossible task. Although everybody doubts them their teacher, Mr. Escolanta, has faith that they are ready for AP Calculus. They students thought that he was crazy, but he taught them about the ganas or the desire to do something with their lives and go to college. A place they never even thought of going. Mr. Escolanta (Kimo) had one more favor to ask the board of the school and that was for his students to take the AP exam. They originally said no, but Kimo told them that these kids had a real shot of passing and a shot at attending some sort of college if they did pass. The board agreed and so did the students, but not
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