Located here are articles from local and national media concerned with the AP^® College Curriculum Study.

PHYS 122 recognized as a best practices course

by Clemson University "The Center for Educational Policy Research (CEPR) has conducted a national study of physics courses to aid in the redesign of College Board Advanced Placement courses. Of the 139 courses reviewed, Amy Pope's 122 course was designated as a best practices course overall and was given further review which resulted in certain elements being designated as 'exemplary.'" Fall/Winter 2006/2007

Pomona College Courses Receive National Recognition

by Cynthia Peters "Three Pomona College courses have been recognized for their excellence in a national study conducted by the Center for Education Policy Research (CEPR) on behalf of the College Board. The College Board will use these courses to inform the redesign of Advanced Placement courses, ultimately affecting AP courses across the nation." October 13, 2006

NSF: Redesign science curriculum; Agency calls for latest advancements, more inquiry to be included in instruction

by Laura Ascione "Improving Advanced Placement (AP) science classes and redesigning high school science curriculum to incorporate the latest developments in biotechnology, nanotechnology, and other fields were the focal points of a panel discussion hosted by the College Board and the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Washington, D.C., last week." May 8, 2006

Advanced Placement: A detour for college fast track?

by Mary Beth Marklein "Admissions officials at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, like those at most colleges nationwide, like to see Advanced Placement courses on high school transcripts. And like many colleges, they typically exempt students who have passed AP exams from taking certain introductory courses." March 20, 2006

The Two Faces of AP

by Tamar Lewin "Every summer, there is a fabulous moment at the Greensboro, North Carolina, "Cool to Be Smart" celebration, for students who have passed five or more Advanced Placement exams - the moment when one of them selects a lucky key and wins a new car and balloons cascade from the ceiling." January 8, 2006

College Board Plans To Change AP Courses

by the Associated Press "The College Board, which administers Advanced Placement courses and the SAT, is quietly mapping out changes to some of its flagship programs amid concerns that they cover too much content and don't allow for in-depth study." May 25, 2005