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Holding Both: How To Operationalize Portrait of a Graduate Without Sacrificing Traditional Outcomes
Learn how districts can support Portrait of a Graduate competencies while maintaining accountability measures and strong outcomes in AP®, the SAT®, and the ACT®. This guide covers what POG is, where traditional measures still matter, and how to hold onto both.
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How Educators Can Help Students Prepare for the SAT® and ACT®
Learn practical ways teachers and school leaders can support SAT® and ACT® readiness through everyday instruction.
Why Strong Grades Don’t Always Mean AP® Readiness
Learn why strong GPAs don’t guarantee AP® success and how educators can close the readiness gap with targeted strategies.
When AP® Access Expands but Outcomes Don’t | Understanding and Closing the Gap Between Enrollment and Achievement Equity
AP® participation is rising, but outcomes aren’t following suit. Administrators can start closing this gap by reevaluating current resources and analyzing data.
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Growth Mindset: A Key to Success for AP® Students
Students with a growth mindset acknowledge that their innate talents will only take them so far; they are open to learning and, as the term implies, growing.
Why Educators Love What They Do: In Their Own Words
Educators don’t do what they do for the pay or for the praise, they do it because…well, they do it because they love it. Here are their thoughts on education.
The Times They Are a-Changing… Again: 2021 AP® Exam Changes
After making unprecedented changes in 2020, the College Board® has announced new administration options for the Advancement Placement® (AP) Exams for 2021.
How UWorld’s Learning Tools for AP® Courses Support Instruction
Students who participate in AP courses score higher on standardized tests than non-AP students and attend college at higher rates.
ESSER II Explained: What $54.3B in Aid Means for You
With ESSER II, an additional 54.3 billion dollars in emergency relief is available for educational agencies. We’ve got the answers to your questions here.