EdSource

Let’s shatter stereotypes about what an AP class — and students — look like

EdSource · School screen time is rising. California parents are asking where to draw the line If you were to show up at Natomas High School in the middle of the school day, you would likely stumble ...
Los Angeles Times

AP classes often translate to Advanced Pressure

In a society in which grades are revered, Diamond Bar High students are spending many sleepless nights in hopes of scoring 5’s on their AP exams. According to a 2014 report by College Board, almost ...
Los Angeles Times

Are AP classes really worth it?

When teachers mention Advanced Placement (AP) classes, the first thought that came to my mind is how hard they are, and how much more credit they offer. I am a student who gets a hold of challenges to ...
Education Week

These AP Classes Were Designed to Attract Students of Color. Did They?

The College Board over the last few years has bet on two new courses to boost participation of underrepresented students in the Advanced Placement program: AP African American Studies and AP ...
Education Week

College Board Warns Against Censoring Its AP Courses

The Advanced Placement program has long provided a stepping stone to college-level work for high school students. But as a growing number of states enact bans or restrictions on teaching about ...