# Ep. 441 - May 4, 2026 - AP Exams Have Shown a Measurable Decline in Rigor for Years

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Podcast: [The Education Exchange](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-education-exchange-1123475)
Published: 2026-05-04T09:00:47+00:00
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## Resource

John Moscatiello, founder of Marco Learning, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Advanced Placement exams and how they've transformed through the past three years.

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