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7 Tips for Creating Engaging Summer Enrichment Activities
Educational studies have proven time and time again that learning loss is a real phenomenon.
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Summer Learning Narrows the Achievement Gap
Summer is almost here. For many, it’s a time to relax and leave schoolwork worries behind. However, by the time school starts up again in the fall,...
Creative Earth Day Activities for Students
What the Earth signifies to me… We've covered that already. The Earth is suffering from pollution, and we must protect it! Been there, done that!...
Mastering the Secondary Source SAQ for AP History Exams
The Secondary Source Short Answer Question (SAQ) on the AP history exam presents a unique challenge: students must analyze and synthesize historical...
Mastering the FRQ on the AP U.S. Government and Politics Exam
The argumentative essay question on the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam demands a synthesis of content knowledge, analytical skill, and...
How Schools are Killing the Love of Reading
Ask a teenager how they feel about reading, and you’ll likely get an eye roll, a groan, or a halfhearted, “I don’t like books.”
Teaching the APUSH Long Essay Question
The Long Essay Question (LEQ) on the AP U.S. History exam offers students an opportunity to construct a sophisticated historical argument, supported...
SCOTUS and the AP Government Exam
The Supreme Court question on the AP Government exam, a mandatory component, consistently challenges students to demonstrate a nuanced understanding...
APUSH Essays: The "Irish" Thesis Formula Explained
You may have heard about the “Irish” Thesis Formula—it is all over the internet. Some teachers like it, others hate it, but whatever you think about...
APUSH Short Answer Questions: The RIDE Strategy Explained
One of the things that I spent most of my time thinking about, when the redesigned AP U.S. History course went into effect, was how to deal with the...