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ware for those who want to create their own crossword puzzle. It’s great for puzzles for newsletters, as teaching tools and for entertaining family and friends.

peii. His first puzzles were diamond shape with a hole in the center and no blackened-out squares. He called them “word cross” and later “cross-word.”

Others might like the free online crossword puzzles, such as: http://boatloadpuzzles.com; http://webcrosswords.com; http://bestcrosswords.com.

His instructions for the first puzzle: Fill in the small squares with words that “agree” with the definitions. The clues were not separated into “across” and “down.”

Newspapers like “USA Today” and the “Los Angeles Times” publish their daily crossword puzzles online at no cost.

It’s easy to get hooked, too.

On Dec. 31, 1913, the newspaper Wynne worked for at the time – “The New York World” – published his crossword puzzle. Let the game begin.

Those little clicks to the boxes are mesmerizing and addicting. Walk into Rosie’s Diner or the Coffee Cup any day of the week and you’ll find folks working out a puzzle in Snippetz.

By the early 1920s, the crossword puzzle was a hit cross country and other newspapers began picking it up. In 1924, Simon and Shuster published the first collection of crossword puzzles in book form. Throughout the decade the crossword puzzle transformed into the modern-day version.

There are crossword puzzles for the Wii, and there was even a movie made

Around 1942, the “New York Times” raised the bar for crossword puzzle standards with symmetrical grids, puninspired clues and multiple-word answers, all the while embracing a myriad of topics.

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“Wordplay” was a 2006 documentary featuring reputable crossword puzzle solvers and constructors and Will Shortz, editor of the New York Times crossword puzzle section.

Half of the movie was set at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, and famous fans of “The New York Times” crossword puzzle had bit parts in the movie. Bill Clinton, Bob Dole and Jon Stewart were among them.

Critic Peter Travers of the “Rolling Stone” had this to say about “Wordplay:” Boy, was I wrong. There’s more palmsweating suspense in one minute of this baby than in all of “The Omen.”

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Today, crossword puzzles are the most popular word game of all time and a worldwide form of entertainment and education. The puzzle has crossed over, so to speak, from print to prime-time television to personal computers.

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Margaret Farrar was the first crossword editor of “The New York Times” when they began publishing puzzles in 1942.

Before retiring in 1969, Farrar created the idea that the puzzles would become more difficult from Monday to Saturday. She called Saturday’s puzzle a “two-cups-of-coffee puzzle,” likely for some, a whole pot.

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As an avid crossword puzzle fan, President Clinton talked about one Sunday’s puzzle at a technology conference in 1997. The puzzle was called “Technophobe’s Delight.” All of the clues were terms from the computer world and answers defined the terms otherwise. For example, a “digital monitor” was a manicurist and “hard drive” was a Tiger tee shot. Clinton, by the way, After he received his unique under- is known for solving “The New York graduate degree, Shortz went on to Times” puzzle in 20 minutes. earn a law degree from the University of Virginia, but the legal field wasn’t Another puzzle that captured reader his calling. Instead, he skipped the bar attention appeared on Election Day in exam and eventually became the editor 1996. The clue across was “lead story of “Games” magazine. He stayed at the in tomorrow’s newspaper.” “Clinton magazine for 15 years before joining elected” was the obvious answer; how“The New York Times” in 1993. Shortz ever, the answer also could have been calls his newspaper’s puzzle solvers “Bob Dole elected.” The crossover clue the “most intelligent, best educated in “black Halloween animal” could have the country.” been “bat” or “cat”- C for Clinton or B At Indiana University in the 1970s, Shortz designed his own course of study, which was focused on enigmatology – the study of puzzles. In 1974, Shortz received a degree in enigmatology and today is the only academically accredited enigmatologist on Planet Earth.

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In 1978, Shortz founded the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Today, he is still the director.

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Feyer, who grew up in San Francisco and graduated from Princeton, didn’t become an avid solver until he saw the movie “Wordplay.” That was five years ago, and today Feyer has a blog where every day he posts his time for solving the puzzles in a few newspapers, including “The New York Times” and the “Los Angeles Times.” On March 2, Feyer solved the NYT puzzle in 1.56 minutes; the LAT in 2.09 minutes.

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As a freelance editor and proofreader for a publisher of crossword puzzles, Feyer has tried his hand at constructing puzzles and has sold at least one to The New York Times. But he said he’s better at solving than creating.

Last year, 643 contestants participated, and the overall winner was Dan Feyer.

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Name of Gorbachev’s wife (Raisa), a synonym for no-good (dadblasted), the Rangers coach in 1994 (Keenan), the meaning of objurgation (rant): Only a mental giant could figure out this crossword puzzle, right? Or maybe a person who rockets through more than 20 crossword puzzles a day. That would be Dan Feyer who won last year’s ACPT. In his other life, he is a pianist and music director.

New Yorker Miriam Raphael has won 27 trophies at crossword tournaments, including a national title in 1979.

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head for trivia,” in his words. Feyer’s penchant for math and music meshes with solving crossword puzzles. He said the common denominator in all of them is pattern recognition. Feyer can recognize words without even looking at the clues. It’s all about a few letters and puzzle structure.

• It was 20th-century German-American poet, novelist and short-story writer Charles Bukowski who made the following observation: “The difference between a democracy and a dictatorship is that in a democracy you vote first and take orders later; in a dictatorship you don’t have to waste your time voting.”

• In the 18 months that the Pony Express operated, carrying mail across the Wild West and its myriad hazards and dangers, only one pouch of mail was lost.

Retired as an English-as-second-language teacher, she considers herself a “word nerd.” Raphael’s time is a bit slower than Feyer – about five minutes for the easy ones and 20 to 30 for the hard ones. However, Raphael is 84 years old; last year, she won the ACPT in the 80-plus senior division for the second year in a row.

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• Benito Mussolini, Italian dictator and leader of that country’s National Fascist Party, grew up poor with a blacksmith father who, history indicates, spent most of his meager earnings on his mistress. When Benito was 27 years old, he met a 16-year-

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• On March 24, 1765, Parliament passes the Quartering Act, which required the colonies to house British soldiers in barracks provided by the colonies, local inns, livery stables, ale houses, uninhabited houses, outhouses or barns. Forcing colonists from their own homes was not the intent of the law.

• On March 21, 1871, journalist Henry Morton Stanley begins his famous search through Africa for missing British explorer Dr. David Livingstone. When Stanley found him on Oct. 27, he stepped forward and stretched out his hand: “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?”

torpedoes to sink a British cruiser. Known as the “Chariot,” the manned torpedo was ridden by “pilots” to “drive” them to their targets in the harbor.

• On March 23, 1962, Pakistan’s governor, Ayub Khan, gives first lady Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy a horse she nicknames “Black Jack.” Jackie chose “Black Jack” to serve as the ceremonial riderless horse during Pres. Kennedy’s funeral.

• On March 27, 1973, the actor Marlon Brando declines the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in “The Godfather” as a protest against Hollywood’s portrayal of Native Americans in film. The first performer to turn down a Best Actor Oscar was George C. Scott, who declined to accept his award for “Patton” in 1971.

• On March 25, 1911, flames engulf the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New York City, killing 145 workers. Only one elevator was operational in the 10-story building. There were two stairways down to the street, but one was locked from the outside. The inside fire hose was rotted and its valve was rusted shut.

• On March 22, 1983, the Pentagon awards a production contract worth more than $1 billion to AM General Corporation to develop 55,000 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV). Nicknamed the Humvee, the rugged vehicle was designed to transport troops and cargo.

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New DVD Releases for Week of March 21, 2011 PICKS OF THE WEEK “The Tourist” (PG-13) -- Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (and seriously, how could you NOT watch a movie directed by someone with the name Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck?), “The Tourist” is a fun, thrilling, romantic/comedy/ mystery starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.

On a train bound for Venice, a Wisconsin schoolteacher (Depp) meets the alluring

Elise (Jolie), and by the time they reach their destination, a romance sparks -- as does mystery and intrigue! For you see, Elise isn’t whom she says she is. She is, in fact, an international thief who’s doublecrossed a particularly nasty gangster (Steven Berfkoff) and he’s dispatched a couple Russian hitmen to settle the score.

Frank soon finds himself in over his head, as he and Elise go on the run in Venice being chased by the mob, Interpol and the local police.

“The Times of Harvey Milk: The Criterion Collection” (Unrated) -- Heartfelt, compelling and groundbreaking, this 1984 Academy Award-winning documentary tells the inspirational and tragic story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay politician elected to public office in America.

Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in 1977 and after serving

only 11 months in office, was assassinated (along with the mayor) by former cop and fireman Dan White. At his trial, White’s attorneys used the infamous “Twinkie Defense,” claiming their client suffered from depression brought on by eating too much junk food. White was convicted not of murder but manslaughter, and sentenced to five years -- sparking riots throughout the city.

“Yogi Bear” (PG) -- Dan Aykroyd and Justin Timberlake provide the voices of Yogi and Boo Boo in this animated/live-action kiddy flick based on the classic cartoon.

Oh no! The evil mayor wants to close Jellystone Park to rezone the land to allow logging! Ranger Smith (Tom Cavanagh) and filmmaker Rachel (Anna Faris) concoct a scheme that just might save the park -- if only they can keep Yogi and Boo Boo from botching it with their antics.

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TRIVIA TEST ANSWERS 1. Iran and Pakistan 2. Nevada 3. Herbie 4. Sojourner Truth 5. “Through the Looking-Glass” 6. Referendum 7. $7.2 million 8. Isaac Hayes 9. Rook 10. Missouri

MARCH 21, 2011

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) The week promises a calmer aspect. Although there might be some lingering effects of a recent job problem, things should continue to ease up. Also expect a change in a home-based situation.

SPORTS QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Seven (1946-52).

2. Minnesota’s Bert Blyleven.

3. Jerome Harrison ran for 286 yards in a game in 2009, besting Brown’s mark of 237 yards.

4. Wojciech Myrda of Louisiana-Monroe had 535 blocked shots (1998-2002).

5. Bob Gainey, Pavel Datsyuk, Guy Carbonneau and Jere Lehtinen.

6. Danny Harris, in 1987.

7. Betsy Rawls, in 1960.

FLASH BACK ANSWERS 1. The Kinks, in 1964, 1966 and 1967.

2. Translated it means “hurry fashion” or “fashion update.” While Depeche Mode had a few singles reach No. 1 in the U.S., they were on the dance charts, not pop.

3. The Doobie Brothers, in 1974 and 1979.

4. “Yesterday,” placing fourth on the Top 100 list.

5. Charlie Dore, in 1980. It was the very last song played on pirate station Radio Caroline, transmitting from offshore in the waters off England.

6. Troy Shondell, back in the ‘60s. The group Tommy James and the Shondells was named after him, although he was never in that band.

7. Prince, in 1989. “Batdance” made it onto the soundtrack for the “Batman” film.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) If you feel uneasy about a colleague’s suggestion, it might be that your wise inner Taurean guide is alerting you to a potential problem. Stepping away could turn out to be the right thing to do.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A family gettogether opens up new opportunities for renewing ties. It can be especially effective in dealing with disagreements that should have been, but never were, fully resolved.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) You might be surprised at the response you get to a recent decision. You might be even more surprised by the reasons behind it. In any event, you’ll learn something important.

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Your aspects favor resolving any tensions left over from a recent incident. You might want to consider having a “clear the air” talk as soon as you can. A call can lead to a change of plans.

VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Avoid repeating yourself. If your first few efforts fail to connect, maybe it’s because you haven’t found the right way to get your message across. Try changing your approach.

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LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Good intentions plus a strong resolve to succeed can take you where you want to go. Don’t give up just because someone suggests you might be pursuing an impossible cause.

SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) An unexpected setback can be a blessing in disguise. Use it to recheck your facts and how you’ve presented them. Meanwhile, look for ways to expand your contacts.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You should finally be seeing a positive change in a recent personal situation. However, an on-the-job matter might need more attention than you realized. Stay with it.

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) While you should be close to completing an important matter, you still need to focus on being focused. But things ease up in time for weekend fun with family and friends.

AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) A certain matter might take an unexpected turn. Don’t simply accept it; ask for an explanation. What you learn might be helpful in shifting the situation around to your benefit.

PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Projecting a positive attitude helps restore calm even when you’re confronting some pretty stormy situations. Stay the course. The outcome will be well worth your efforts.

BORN THIS WEEK: While you enjoy tradition and stability, you also appreciate the good things that change can bring.

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MY APPLIANCES AREN’T THE ONLY ENERGY STARS IN MY HOUSE.

“Dust off� your investment strategy. If there’s an area in your home that you haven’t looked at for a while, you may need to dust it off in preparation for the new season. And the same principle may apply to your investment strategy — if you haven’t examined it for a while, it may be time to clean it up to prepare for a new season in your life. After all, since you initially designed your investment strategy — that is, the total amount you invest, the percentages going into “growth� and “income� vehicles, the dollars going into taxable versus taxdeferred accounts and so on — many things may have changed for you, such as your employment situation, the number of children in your household and even your long-term goals.

Consequently, you may need to revise your investment strategy in consultation with your financial advisor. “De-clutter� your portfolio. The chances are pretty good that if you look around your house, you’ll find many things that are actually duplicates, such as those five coffeemakers you’ve accumulated over the years — so you decide to “purge� a few. And

when you take a close look at your portfolio, you might find several investments that you’ve added over time and that are similar to each other. If that’s the case, you might help yourself by selling the “redundant� investments and using the proceeds to buy different ones that can help you diversify your portfolio. (Keep in mind that while diversification can help reduce the effects of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guarantee gains or prevent losses.)

Prepare yourself for stormy weather. During springtime, we often experience heavy rains, hailstorms, high winds and other types of inclement weather. That’s why we keep our roofs in good shape, keep branches away from our homes and take other steps to protect our houses and property from the ravages of Mother Nature. You and your family could go through some rough “weather� too, during the course of your lives, so you’ll want to make sure you have sufficient protection in the form of adequate life and disability insurance.

Review your coverage to make sure it’s still adequate for your needs.

Open up the windows of opportunity. After a long winter, you’ll find it pleasant to open the windows of your home and let in the sun and the air.

And as an investor, you’ll find “windows of opportunity� through which you can open yourself up to good investment possibilities. For example, even though we’ve clearly been in a challenging economy the past couple of years, a number of factors – such as low interest rates, improved corporate earnings and favorable stock valuations (the price you pay for a stock, relative to its earnings) — have actually meant that it’s been a pretty good environment for investors looking for quality stocks.

By doing some financial spring cleaning, you may find that you’ve swept away some of the obstacles to helping achieve your goals.

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Front Range Trading Post Varies monthly-Visit website for more details frontrangetradingpost.com 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 2:00-4:00 pm The Front Range Trading Post is a twice monthly swap event. The main idea is that we are stepping outside of the cash economy and mutually “gifting” things to each other in a way that turns whatever we have in abundance into a diversity of goodness and good will. The swap is free and open to all. If you want to participate you will need to bring something to trade.

BODO TURNER MEMORIAL BENEFIT 800 28th St, Boulder Outlook Hotel, Boulder 303-443-3322 Sunday, March 27 - 4pm to 10pm Concert and auction, featuring among others, bluesman John Long, and the Lionel Young Band (winner of the 2011 international blues contest in Memphis). This is a fundraiser to help the Kai Turner family with expenses involving the recent loss of their infant son. Kai’s wife, Natasha, is from the Tri-Lakes area. Kai hosts the Strictly Blues radio program heard each Sunday from 8-10 pm on Fox Radio (103.5 fm), and this benefit is put on by the blues community.

VIKING FEAST Sunday, April 10, 11 AM to 1:30 PM Viking Hall, 1045 Ford Street Colorado Springs.

The Sons of Norway annual Frokost, a Norwegian cold-style breakfastCost is $15 for adult members, $17 for non-members and $8 for children 12 and under (tots not needing a seat-free). Reservations are requested by April 5-- please phone Laurance or Lucille at 719-260-9490. An array of specialities will be featured along with many types of fish. Some menu items will be liver sausage, head cheese, Jarlsberg cheese, Gjetost, Norwegian-style scrambled eggs, pickled beets, beef, pork, ham, salami, fresh fruit, lefse, waffles with lingonberries, Jule Kake, assorted breads and sweets. Seating is limited.

MOTHER’S DAY MARKET Great Gifts & Baked Goods April 12th - 6:30 to 8:30 Tri-Lakes Incubator 14960 Woodcarver Road, CS 50/50 raffle to benefit Tri-Lakes Cares RSVP www.trilakesnetworkingteam.com KEEPING OUR BRAINS WORKING GARDEN OF THE GODS CLUB April 15, 2011 Presented by Jacy DiFoggio Doumas, M.S., CCCslp, who works at Memorial Health System Outpatient Adult Rehab. Join us for some practical information on the “maturing” brain. Learn hands-on ideas for keeping your brain sharp. RSVP: Charlie Ann Hayes, nonahayes@comcast.net, 481-9693 or Maureen Kral, reenbean@aol.com, 282-0164.

Membership is open to all women living in School District 38 and the luncheons are open to all current TLWC members and their guests. The club sponsors the Wine and Roses event in November , and the Pine Forest Antique and Garden Show and Sale April 30th-May1st. Proceeds from these events benefit local nonprofit groups. Visit www.tlwc.net or contact Judy Crusius, crusii@aol.com, 481-1994; or Barb Dienes, bdienes@msn.com, 487-7392.

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TRI-LAKES WOMEN’S CLUB PRESENTS THE 35TH ANNUAL PINE FOREST ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW & SALE Saturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm The Tri-Lakes Women’s Club is proud to announce the 35th Annual Pine Forest Antiques & Garden Show & Sale to be held Saturday April 30, 2011, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday May 1, 2011, 10 am – 4 pm at Lewis Palmer High School, 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO (I-25, exit 161 or 158). Look for the signs. Admission price is $6 and all proceeds benefit the School District 38 community. Visit www. tlwc.net for further information.

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FRONT RANGE OPEN STUDIOS Artists studios in the Tri-Lakes Area September 17th and 18th, 2011 10-am to 6 pm Sat. and Sun Call to Artists: Front Range Open Studios is currently accepting applications from full-time, professional artists and fine craftsmen in all mediums, for participation in an open studio public event , to take place one weekend this September, 2011.

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he Food and Drug Administration recently issued the following food recalls: breakfast burritos, sandwich wraps and sandwich spreads for undeclared allergens. Frozen fish that was not cleaned prior to freezing, leading to potential botulism. Wheat and soy in tortilla chips. Peanuts in strawberry banana smoothies. Salmon for presence of listeria. Cheese spread for undeclared soy and fish.

Prescriptions didn’t fare any better: Contaminated alcohol wipes. Certain Warfarin (blood thinner) products for mislabeling. (The label said 3 mg but the contents were 10 mg tablets.) Hydrocodone

When it comes to your family’s safety, the more information you have, the better. On the FDA site [www.fda.gov] you can search for recalls by category -- food, drugs, medical devices, vaccines, animal and veterinary, cosmetics and more. Better yet, if you want to sign up for email alerts, go to www.fsis.usda.gov, the Food Safety and Inspection Site.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture also issues recalls. Go to www.usda.gov and search for recalls.

The USDA recalls concern mostly meats, such as beef with E. coli or chicken with salmonella, but others types of food also make it onto its list. Be sure to check there as well.

Food, prescription drugs and medical supplies aren’t the only things that get recalled. Your vehicle also is a potential safety problem. There are two ways to keep up with possible issues with your vehicle: Technical Service Bulletins and full recalls.

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This article is intended for general informational purposes only; as always, consult your legal and/or financial advisors regarding your specific situation.

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when you don’t hear about them because your car is out of warranty. If you have a good relationship with your dealer, it’s possible to get them to make the repairs for free.

Recalls are more widespread, get more press and concern issues that can cause death. With recalls, the dealer is required to make the repairs for free, even if the car is out of warranty.

To keep up with both Technical Service Bulletins and recalls on your vehicle, keep track of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website or at www.nhtsa.gov. You also can use their alternate site: www.safercar.gov.

Recalls.gov is an additional one-stop site for recalls of many kinds: vehicles, boats, food, medicine and more.

Suggestion: Get a throwaway email address and sign up for recall alerts.

David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Write to him in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 328536475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.

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www.snippetzonline.com LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT IN TOP OF NATION ON ADVANCED PLACEMENT ACHIEVEMENT LIST Monument, CO — Lewis-Palmer School District 38 is one of fewer than 400 school districts in the nation being honored by the College Board with a place on its Advanced Placement (AP®) Achievement List. The award was given to only the top 2 percent of districts in the country, for opening AP classroom doors to a significantly broader pool of

students, while maintaining or improving the percentage of students earning high marks in those classes.

From 2008 to 2010, Lewis-Palmer School District 38 has increased the number of students participating in AP from 314 to 379. The higher participation was accompanied by an ongoing improvement in the percentage of students earning AP Exam scores of 3 or higher, the score typically needed to earn college credit. The number of students earning college credit in those courses in the Lewis-Palmer District rose from 73% in 2008 to 82% in 2010.

The AP Achievement List is made up of all school districts that are simultaneously expanding opportunity while improving performance. Many U.S. school districts have focused on expanding ac-

cess to AP courses as part of a strategy for fostering college readiness, but these efforts have also resulted in more students now earning lower scores of 1 or 2. Accordingly, there has been a slight decline since 2001 in the percentage of AP students scoring a 3 or better, a decline that is to be expected in any program attracting a broader cross-section of students.

LEWIS-PALMER SCHOOL DISTRICT #38 That said, helping more students learn at a higher level and earn higher AP scores is an objective that has been met successfully in AP courses in the Lewis-Palmer District. Lewis-Palmer’s two high schools currently offer a total

of eleven advanced placement courses in subjects like European History, Language and Composition, Government, Spanish, Art, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Literature, and Statistics. Additional AP courses are offered in alternative years based on student interest.

“These districts are living proof that when access to AP is provided for the range and breadth of prepared and motivated students, districts can achieve even higher learning outcomes for their students — and the opportunity for so many more to earn college credit and placement — than when AP opportunities were restricted to a smaller segment of the high school population,” said Trevor Packer, vice president of the College Board’s Advanced Placement Program®.

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