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AP® Reader Reflection: A Vision for Row C Success on FRQ 2
For years, I have taught complex strategies to help students earn the Row C sophistication point, and while most of my students score the point on...
Think Outside the Bag: Middle School Icebreaker
What do a wooden spoon, neon vest, ball of yarn, and rubber duck have in common? In my classroom, they become tools students use to solve real-world...
Before You Teach History, Teach Students How Historians Think
Every August, AP® History teachers face the same challenge. We spend the first day introducing the course, reviewing the syllabus, discussing summer...
AP® History Exams Are Changing in 2027
For AP history teachers, curriculum changes often bring a mixture of curiosity and concern. Fortunately, the College Board® updates to the AP...
First Week Writing Tasks Beyond "What I Did This Summer"
In high school, many students spent their summer working, babysitting younger siblings, or playing video games. Others were at the pool, had their...
Discussion with Chief Readers about 2026 AP® English Exams
Watch an exclusive conversation with the Chief Readers and Chief Reader-Designate of AP English Language and AP English Literature and Composition as...
Four Questions to Ask Before Investing in Another Assessment Platform
Considering an investment in another platform should begin with evaluating your current ecosystem. Previous waves of additional funding are ceasing,...
Financial Literacy Roadmap
The financial industry is the biggest in the world, at over $109 trillion. Financial literacy leads to greater prosperity and confidence in being...
Summer Reading and Writing Challenges
Before you’re of working age to get a job for the summer, the idea of filling up almost 12 weeks of time is intimidating and can lead to feeling...

