College Readiness
Assessment
Here’s Why More Students Have Passed AP Exams in Recent Years
It isn't that the exams became easier, according to the College Board.
College & Workforce Readiness
How Well Are Schools Preparing Students? Advanced Academics and World Languages, in 4 Charts
New federal data show big gaps in students' access to the challenging coursework and foreign languages they need for college.
College & Workforce Readiness
Infographic
Students Feel Good About Their College Readiness. These Charts Tell a Different Story
In charts and graphs, a picture unfolds of high school students’ lack of preparedness for college.
College & Workforce Readiness
How International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Programs Compare
Both the IB and AP programs allow students to earn college credit in high school. Though how the program operate can differ.
College & Workforce Readiness
High School Students Think They Are Ready for College. But They Aren't
Four in 5 students say they're academically ready for college. Their test scores say otherwise.
College & Workforce Readiness
AP Exams: The Top 10 Most Requested Subjects (and the Least Requested)
Also see how widely requested two new AP courses were this year.
College & Workforce Readiness
Should Students Sign Up for AP or Dual Enrollment? What Readers Think
EdWeek readers share their take on the debate over pathways to earning college credit in high school.
College & Workforce Readiness
Here's What College Board Research Says About How Many AP Classes Students Should Take
The College Board looked into what the number of APs students take, and how well they do, says about their college outcomes.
College & Workforce Readiness
How Many AP Classes Are Enough? What Researchers (and College Hopefuls) Say
For years students and families have grappled with how many AP classes to take for college. New research sheds some light on an answer.
Mathematics
Why Calculus Remains a Math Flash Point
Debates center on whether all kids should take it or just those who want to major in STEM—and its odd place in college admissions.
College & Workforce Readiness
How to Help Students Avoid 'Random Acts of Dual Credit'
Some schools and colleges are working to ensure their dual-credit offerings count toward a degree.
College & Workforce Readiness
This High School Used to Leave Seniors' Career Planning to Chance. Not Anymore
Students graduate from Sheboygan South High School knowing what's next and how to get there.
College & Workforce Readiness
What the Research Says
Dual-Credit Programs Are Growing, But Do They Reach the Students Who Need Them Most?
A new report has recommendations on how schools and colleges can make dual-credit programs more equitable.
College & Workforce Readiness
What's Next for AP? 4 Takeaways From a College Board Official
In a recent interview with Education Week, the head of the Advanced Placement program discussed a variety of priorities and principles.