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The Vital Role of Explanations in AP® Instruction
Discover how educators’ explanations of mistakes shape learning, mindset, and college readiness for students in AP® classrooms.
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Rigor Is the Point | How to Support AP® Learners Who Are Falling Behind
See how AP® teachers and instructional leaders can preserve rigor and maintain high standards through skill-based scaffolding, exam-aligned practice, and strong feedback systems.
What Makes AP®-Aligned Practice Truly Rigorous | And Why It Matters More Than Ever
Redefine AP® rigor by focusing on exam-aligned thinking, progressive skill-building, and feedback that drives readiness.
How and Why Administrators Should Evaluate AP® Readiness Tools
Strengthen AP® outcomes by applying systems thinking and using an objective rubric to evaluate instructional tools.
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How To Evaluate a Good AP® Question for AP Instruction
With so many AP learning tools by various AP prep providers to choose from, AP teachers should focus on the quality of the questions to make the right choice.
Seven Great Resources for AP® English Teachers
Teachers love helpful resources, especially AP® English teachers. In our latest post, discover seven great resources from the AP teacher community. Read now!
Top 5 Qualities the Best AP® Teachers Should Have
It takes a lot of desirable qualities to succeed as an AP teacher. Discover how to be an AP teacher equipped with the necessary skill set and the required resources.
How Administrators Can Support First-Time AP® Teachers
There is perhaps nothing more important for first-year AP® teachers than support from their administration. Knowing they aren’t alone, feeling supported, being properly equipped — these intangibles can mean the difference between success and failure for novice AP teachers . . .
A Survival Guide for New AP® Teachers
Experienced AP teachers will tell you that the first year — especially the first few months — in an AP classroom feels like an exercise in career survival. The responsibilities are daunting and the challenges are continuous, but the rewards that come with AP education make it all worthwhile.
Closing the AP Equity Gap With UWorld
Barriers to AP courses prevent underrepresented high school students from taking advantage of AP and college education benefits. This is the AP equity gap.