Minority students’ scores improved dramatically on Advanced Placement tests this past year, even as more minorities took the test, according to data released Tuesday by the state education department.

“It’s stunning,” said State Superintendent of Schools Nancy Grasmick.  “We’ve made tremendous progress.”

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