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 ...
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 ...
Colorado Public Radio

Girls are cracking code and breaking stereotypes in this Denver high school’s AP computer science class

Van “Kendy” Nguyen, 16, didn’t know anything about computer science. Gradi Kabeya, 17, hadn’t done any coding before but said computer science seemed cool and useful. Hazel Ochoa, 16, had dabbled in ...
Los Angeles Times

London Central students prepare for AP exams with a study club

At London Central Secondary School in Ontario, Canada, only one AP class is offered but students can take any AP exams. To prepare, a study club is hosted by the AP English teacher. During the first ...