Florida Today

Zachariah Chou: Suspending AP courses will hurt students’ education, wallets | Opinion

The state of education in Florida has gone topsy-turvy these days. Back when I was a student, education was about learning things. These days, education in Florida is all about what you can’t learn.
Los Angeles Times

AP vs. college classes– Are they worth it?

Many people often think that by taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes that they might get ahead in college, get credit, or may look better to colleges. Often times, that is not the case. AP courses ...
WUNC

More North Carolina students are taking — and passing — AP exams

More North Carolina high schoolers are taking college-level classes and passing exams to earn college credit than ever before. Many high schools offer Advanced Placement (AP) classes designed to teach ...
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

How Many AP Classes Are Enough? What Researchers (and College Hopefuls) Say

Is there an optimal number of Advanced Placement courses students should take to succeed in college? The College Board, which offers AP courses through which students can get college credit while in ...
Forbes

So Your High School Doesn’t Offer APs—Are AP Exams Still Important For College Admissions?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. As the CEO of Command Education, I write about emotionally intelligent leadership and education. Despite these drawbacks, AP ...
NBC 6 South Florida

From a career jump-start to saving tuition: Benefits of taking AP classes

Advanced Placement (AP) classes offer high school students an invaluable opportunity to challenge themselves academically while reaping benefits that extend well into their college careers. By ...
EdSource

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

If you were to show up at Natomas High School in the middle of the school day, you would likely stumble upon my students walking around the campus in lab coats and examining their environment, looking ...
AZ Central

Should my child take AP or dual enrollment? What to know about the programs

Dual enrollment and Advanced Placement courses can help high school students prepare for college. Dual enrollment allows students to earn college credits while in high school, potentially saving money ...
The Spokesman-Review

AP scores release today: Here’s how high school students are preparing for college early

Advanced Placement exams are scored on a scale from one to five, with five being the highest possible score. A score of three and above is widely considered as “passing” the exam, while anything below ...
NPR

Florida says AP class teaches critical race theory. Here's what's really in the course

Florida's Department of Education has rejected an Advanced Placement course covering African American studies — saying the class indoctrinates students to "a political agenda." "As submitted, the ...