Advanced Placement exams

THINKING NATION UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING AI-POWERED MOCK ADVANCED PLACEMENT EXAMS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  As the academic year progresses and high schoolers nationwide gear up for the Advanced Placement (AP) exams in early May, Thinking Nation, a national 501(c)(3) committed to cultivating thoughtful citizens through the promotion of historical thinking in social studies, today unveiled a platform designed to transform AP exam preparation. This comprehensive solution provides personalized feedback and actionable insights during the crucial weeks before the official AP exams, using AI to ensure all students have access to high-quality exam preparation, thereby supporting equity in AP exam readiness.

Key Points: 
  • The mock AP exams offered by Thinking Nation span subjects like AP U.S. History, AP European History, AP World History, and AP American Government and Politics.
  • They replicate the full scope of the official AP exams, including the writing components.
  • "These new AI-graded Mock AP exams by Thinking Nation will transform how we can support students by shifting the workload from grading exams to supporting the students directly with their feedback.
  • To learn more about the Mock AP Exam platform and how to implement it in your school or classroom, visit Thinking Nation's website .

Advanced Placement Program Releases Revised African American Studies Framework

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Advanced Placement Program delivers its revised framework for the AP African American Studies course which will officially launch in the 2024-25 school year. This dynamic and robust course introduces students to the rich history, culture and literature of African Americans and the larger African diaspora.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Advanced Placement Program delivers its revised framework for the AP African American Studies course which will officially launch in the 2024-25 school year.
  • It invites students to develop analytical skills while examining African Americans' wide-ranging experiences, contributions, and creativity, and the impact of the broader African diaspora on the world we live in," said Dr. Brandi Waters, Senior Director and Program Manager of African American Studies in the Advanced Placement Program and lead author of the framework.
  • AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that draws from a variety of fields—history, literature, the arts, geography, science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans, from ancient African societies to the present.
  • For years, African American Studies has been one of the most widely requested additions to the AP Program.

GRANADA HILLS CHARTER NAMED TO ADVANCED PLACEMENT SCHOOL HONOR ROLL

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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GRANADA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Board announced that Granada Hills Charter (GHC) has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction.

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  • GRANADA HILLS, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- College Board announced that Granada Hills Charter (GHC) has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program (AP) School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction.
  • The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access.
  • Granada Hills Charter had 68% of seniors who took at least one AP exam during high school, 51% of seniors scoring a three or higher on at least one AP exam, and 27% of seniors who took five or more AP exams.
  • Celebrating its 20th year as an independent public charter school, GHC continually has increased the breadth of the AP courses it offers in order to best serve its diverse student body.

Pearson Online Academy Kicks-Off 2023-2024 School Year with Global Student Body and New Tri-Credit Career Offering

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Friday, September 15, 2023
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BALTIMORE, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students from across the globe logged on to their virtual classrooms for the 2023-2024 school year at Pearson Online Academy, a leading U.S.-based fully accredited virtual private school  serving students in grades K-12 across the country and abroad. Led and operated by education pioneers of virtual learning, the international school offers an individualized alternative to traditional private or international homeschooling programs. Serving a U.S. curriculum to students in more than 66 countries, Pearson Online Academy offers an affordable and personalized online education experience that gives students every chance to flourish.

Key Points: 
  • Serving a U.S. curriculum to students in more than 66 countries, Pearson Online Academy offers an affordable and personalized online education experience that gives students every chance to flourish.
  • We're excited to kick off the new year and are eager to welcome our new and returning students back for another year at Pearson Online Academy," said Hannah Rinehart, school director of Pearson Online Academy.
  • Pearson Online Academy encourages interested families to attend an online information session where they can ask questions and determine if virtual school is the right fit for their student.
  • For more information about Pearson Online Academy's online schooling for grades K-12, families can visit http://www.PearsonOnlineAcademy.com or contact an admissions advisor at 1-877-804-6222.

BASIS Continues Reign as Nation's Top Ranked Network by U.S. News & World Report

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Educators across the nationwide network of BASIS Charter Schools have what they call a 'springtime tradition' – seeing how their schools, and thus their students and teachers, fare in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings.

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  • — Dr. Craig R. Barrett, Chairman of the Board of BASIS Charter Schools.
  • Dr. Barrett added, "While this isn't new, as BASIS is the longstanding top charter network in the U.S., it's always incredible to see it yet again."
  • While BASIS is the top network nationwide, its top school in 2023 is BASIS Peoria.
  • said BASIS Peoria Head of School Melissa Rankin, who has been with BASIS since 2015 and an educator since 2006.

Leading Campus Mental Health Solution Uwill Secures $30 Million in Series A Funding

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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NATICK, Mass., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, today announced it has completed a $30 million Series A funding round. The investment further cements Boston-based Uwill as one of the nation's fastest growing EdTech companies and the preferred mental health partner of college leaders and students across the country. Education Growth Partners (EGP), a top private equity firm dedicated to providing growth capital in the education, workplace, and learning sectors, funded the investment.

Key Points: 
  • NATICK, Mass., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution for colleges and students, today announced it has completed a $30 million Series A funding round.
  • The investment further cements Boston-based Uwill as one of the nation's fastest growing EdTech companies and the preferred mental health partner of college leaders and students across the country.
  • "We have been particularly impressed by the company's ability to work collaboratively with college leaders and existing mental health support to fill unmet needs on campus.
  • Founded in 2020 to assist campus counseling centers as they face overwhelming student demand for mental health support, Uwill has quickly cultivated a reputation as the premier mental health solution serving more than 1.5 million students worldwide.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM RELEASES OFFICIAL AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FRAMEWORK

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course.
  • AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that draws from a variety of fields—history, literature, the arts, geography, science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans.
  • Dr. Robert J. Patterson, Professor of African American Studies at Georgetown University, is co-chair of the committee of professors and teachers who developed this course for the AP Program.
  • "I want to thank the remarkable community of educators who have contributed their expertise to this course," said Dr. Brandi Waters, Senior Director and Program Manager of African American Studies in the Advanced Placement Program and lead author of the framework.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM RELEASES OFFICIAL AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FRAMEWORK

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course.
  • AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that draws from a variety of fields—history, literature, the arts, geography, science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans.
  • Dr. Robert J. Patterson, Professor of African American Studies at Georgetown University, is co-chair of the committee of professors and teachers who developed this course for the AP Program.
  • "I want to thank the remarkable community of educators who have contributed their expertise to this course," said Dr. Brandi Waters, Senior Director and Program Manager of African American Studies in the Advanced Placement Program and lead author of the framework.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM RELEASES OFFICIAL AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FRAMEWORK

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the first day of Black History Month, the Advanced Placement® Program delivers its long-planned release of the official framework for the AP® African American Studies course.
  • AP African American Studies is an interdisciplinary course that draws from a variety of fields—history, literature, the arts, geography, science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans.
  • Dr. Robert J. Patterson, Professor of African American Studies at Georgetown University, is co-chair of the committee of professors and teachers who developed this course for the AP Program.
  • "I want to thank the remarkable community of educators who have contributed their expertise to this course," said Dr. Brandi Waters, Senior Director and Program Manager of African American Studies in the Advanced Placement Program and lead author of the framework.

BASIS Texas Charter Schools is the #1 District in Texas, According to New TEA Ratings

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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AUSTIN, BENBROOK, and SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BASIS Texas Charter Schools is the #1 school district in Texas, according to the Texas Education Agency's 2022 academic accountability ratings.

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  • BASIS Charter Schools now has 12 Texas campuses, and in addition to this new #1 District rating, BASIS San Antonio Shavano was recently ranked as the #1 charter school in Texas by U.S. News & World Report.
  • AUSTIN, BENBROOK, and SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BASIS Texas Charter Schools is the #1 school district in Texas, according to the Texas Education Agency's 2022 academic accountability ratings.
  • BASIS Texas Charter Schools' overall score of 99 places the district in a tie for first placewith three other school districts statewide.BASIS Texas Charter Schools has been near the top of the TEA's academic accountability ratings in previous years, but 2022 is the first year it has earned the #1 spot.
  • "This is an incredible achievement for our students and schools, as well as our teachers," said Andrew Freeman, the Executive Director of BASIS Texas Charter Schools.