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Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions-Qatar Offers AP Capstone Diploma Program

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星期二, 二月 7, 2023
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DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael E. DeBakey High School For Health Professions is one of approximately 2,000 schools worldwide to implement the AP Capstone Diploma™ program―an innovative program that encourages students to develop skills for college and career success, including critical thinking, research, collaboration, and communication. The program consists of two yearlong courses taken in sequence: AP® Seminar and AP Research.

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  • The program consists of two yearlong courses taken in sequence: AP® Seminar and AP Research.
  • Students who score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on 4 additional AP Exams of their choosing earn the AP Capstone Diploma.
  • Students who score a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research (and not on 4 additional AP Exams) earn the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.
  • "The AP Capstone courses enable students to explore real-world issues in great depth through research and collaboration," said Rushi Sheth, executive director of the AP Capstone Diploma program.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM RELEASES OFFICIAL AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES FRAMEWORK

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星期三, 二月 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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星期三, 二月 1, 2023
American studies, AP, Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, Black History Month, Student, Left–right political spectrum, Harvard University, University, Teacher, Literature, College, AP African American Studies, History, Advanced Placement, Freedom, Georgetown University, Anglo-French Wars, Geography, African Americans, Research, Culture, Black studies, Advanced Placement exams, Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black, Movement, Revolution, College Board, Humanities, Invention, Education minister, American Life, Social, American Revolution, Nursing, Management

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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星期三, 二月 1, 2023
American studies, AP, Hutchins Center for African and African American Research, Black History Month, Student, Left–right political spectrum, Harvard University, University, Teacher, Literature, College, AP African American Studies, History, Advanced Placement, Freedom, Georgetown University, Anglo-French Wars, Geography, African Americans, Research, Culture, Black studies, Advanced Placement exams, Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Black, Movement, Revolution, College Board, Humanities, Invention, Education minister, American Life, Social, American Revolution, Nursing, Management

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.

BLACK LEADERS APPLAUD CURRICULUM REVISIONS TO AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES COURSE

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星期四, 一月 26, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Concerned Communities for America (CCA) applauded the College Board for agreeing to revise its Advanced Placement African American Studies curriculum in response to objections raised by the Florida Department of Education, with the following statement from CCA board chairman E.W. Jackson:

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  • Jackson:
    "It is commendable that Advanced Placement curriculum includes black history, but it should be history, not political indoctrination.
  • "The original version of this course included a number of problematic elements, including 'Black Queer Studies' and 'The Reparations Movement.'
  • "Florida officials endured a great deal of criticism for their initial rejection of this course, but the College Board itself has now conceded that their criticisms were valid.
  • The result should be a better, more well-rounded 'African American Studies' course that allows students to learn about this important topic without being subjected to bias or political indoctrination."

Graduate School USA Names J.R. "Pepe" Carreras President

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星期三, 一月 18, 2023
Business administration, Graduate Management Admission Council, Master of Business Administration, APEI, Kellogg School of Management, Student, Graduate school, Government, Graduate School USA, College Board, GSUSA, Marketing, Growth, Responsive Education Solutions, GMAC, National Student Clearinghouse, Workforce, Acquisition, Mississippi Community College Board, Management, Boston College

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduate School USA (GSUSA) today announced the appointment of J.R. "Pepe" Carreras as President.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graduate School USA (GSUSA) today announced the appointment of J.R. "Pepe" Carreras as President.
  • "Pepe has led a distinguished career which is well-aligned with Graduate School USA's ambitions as we continue to execute on our strategic growth plan," said Ms. Selden.
  • "I'm excited to lead Graduate School USA in its next chapter of excellence," said Mr. Carreras.
  • Mr. Carreras has a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and a bachelor's degree from Boston College.

KD College Prep Announces Test Prep Classes and Counseling for the New SAT(R) Test

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星期二, 一月 24, 2023
Reading, Student, PSAT/NMSQT, National Merit Scholarship Program, Knowledge, College Board, College, SAT, Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Medicine, DFW

KD College Prep, a test prep and college counseling company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, finalizes instructional changes to prepare students for the migration of College Board's PSAT/NMSQT(R) and SAT(R) tests to a new digital format next year.

Key Points: 
  • Over the last 30 years, KD College Prep has seen many adjustments, reconstructions, and makeovers by College Board.
  • With each change we have adapted and found new and improved ways to prepare our students for college," says David Dillard, CEO of KD College Prep.
  • Since 1992, KD College Prep has helped students prepare for college admissions tests through in-person or live-online prep courses and activities.
  • KD College Prep has no affiliation with these institutions and is not approved or endorsed by them.

The Princeton Review's Company Look Back at 2022 and Look Ahead to 2023

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星期三, 十二月 28, 2022
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• Provided free resources for students, parents, teachers, and counselors:

Key Points: 
  • • Provided free resources for students, parents, teachers, and counselors:
    The Princeton Review made thousands of free resources available to people in 2022.
  • In 2022, the video most viewed on The Princeton Review YouTube channel was: "9 Key Concepts for AP U.S. History / Up-to-Date for 2022."
  • Projects The Princeton Review has in the works for 2023 include:
    • Resources for the new Digital PSAT/NMSQT® and SAT.
  • Some new Princeton Review books for 2023 include: GMAT & GRE Math Made Easy (February), and two additional SAT resources: SAT Level Up!

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FREEZES TUITION FOR 15th CONSECUTIVE YEAR

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星期二, 十二月 13, 2022
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PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when record-setting inflation rates are impacting the prices on everything, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 15th straight year.

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  • PHOENIX, Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a time when record-setting inflation rates are impacting the prices on everything, Grand Canyon University is freezing tuition costs on its Phoenix campus for the 15th straight year.
  • The private Christian university's ground campus tuition in 2023-24 will remain at $16,500 before institutional scholarships are included.
  • Affordable tuition has also resulted in a high-quality student body that is very diverse with over 40% students of color."
  • About Grand Canyon University: Grand Canyon University was founded in 1949 and is Arizona's premier private Christian university.

ACTFL names 2023 National Language Teacher of the Year

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星期五, 十一月 18, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL is pleased to announce William Lee as the 2023 National Language Teacher of the Year.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACTFL is pleased to announce William Lee as the 2023 National Language Teacher of the Year.
  • William Lee is a Latin Teacher at Tom C. Clark High School in San Antonio, Texas, and the 2022 Teacher of the Year for the Southwest Conference on Language Teaching (SWCOLT) .
  • The award for the ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year elevates the status of the language teaching profession at the state, regional, and national levels by creating opportunities for recognizing the most accomplished members of the profession.
  • "We congratulate William on being named the 2023 ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year," said Howie Berman, ACTFL Executive Director.