Advanced Placement exams

Pearson Online Academy Welcomes New and Returning Students From Around the World for 2022-2023 School Year

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Monday, August 29, 2022

COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Students from around the world logged on to their virtual classrooms today for their first day of the 2022-23 school year at Pearson Online Academy, a leading U.S.-based accredited virtual private school serving students in grades K-12 across the country and abroad. Operated by experts in virtual learning, the international school offers a highly effective and individualized alternative to traditional private or international homeschooling programs. Pearson Online Academy, which serves students in more than 66 countries, delivers an affordable online education and prepares students for future success.

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  • Pearson Online Academy, which serves students in more than 66 countries, delivers an affordable online education and prepares students for future success.
  • "We're excited to welcome new and returning students back for another successful year at Pearson Online Academy," said Hannah Rinehart, school director of Pearson Online Academy.
  • Pearson Online Academy is an accredited, online private school serving students in grades K-12 throughout the United States and abroad.
  • Pearson Online Academy currently serves students in 66 different countries around the world and is part of the global learning company Pearson.

Advanced courses now visible on GreatSchools.org profiles

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif.,  Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With 77% of parents finding it "absolutely essential" that their child go to college, being able to identify schools that can prepare students for success after high school is critical. National nonprofit GreatSchools today announced a nationwide data update that will help families do just that: the addition of Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings, provided by College Board.

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  • National nonprofit GreatSchools today announced a nationwide data update that will help families do just that: the addition of Advanced Placement (AP) course offerings, provided by College Board .
  • Parents and families can now view AP courses on GreatSchools' school profiles in English and Spanish.
  • The AP Program develops college-level courses and exams that students can take in high school.
  • The Advanced Placement (AP) Program enables willing and academically prepared students to pursue college-level studieswith the opportunity to earn college credit, advanced placement, or bothwhile still in high school.

BASIS Charter Schools Network Continues Expansion of New Campuses in Texas

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new campuses from one of the top charter school networks in the nation are coming to Texas.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two new campuses from one of the top charter school networks in the nation are coming to Texas.
  • BASIS Cedar Park and BASIS Cedar Park Primary will be the BASIS Charter School network's 38th and 39th schools nationwide, bringing the total number of campuses in Texas to fourteen.
  • "This is exciting news for all of the communities we serve in central Texas," said Andrew Freeman, the Executive Director of BASIS Texas Charter Schools.
  • Like our other BASIS Texas Charter Schools in San Antonio, Fort Worth, Austin, and Pflugerville, BASIS Cedar Park and BASIS Cedar Park Primary will soon be among the top performing schools in the world!"

Great River Connections Academy Celebrates the Class of 2022

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Great River Connections Academy recently presented more than 130 students with their high school diplomas as members of the statewide public online charter school's 2022 graduating class. The students were recently honored during the school's annual commencement ceremony at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Great River Connections Academy recently presented more than 130 students with their high school diplomas as members of the statewide public online charter school 's 2022 graduating class.
  • The Class of 2022 is Great River Connections Academy's fourth graduating class since it first opened in 2018.
  • Great River Connections Academy is hosting online information sessions for families interested in learning more about virtual education.
  • For more information about Great River Connections Academy or to begin the enrollment process, please visit http://www.GreatRiverConnectionsAcademy.com or call (800) 382-6010.

"Now, It's Time to Celebrate!": New BASIS Baton Rouge Campus (Re-) Schedules Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Monday, October 25, 2021

said Rosalind Thompson, the Head of School of BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Campus.

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  • said Rosalind Thompson, the Head of School of BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Campus.
  • The event is indoors, and BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Campus school leaders ask that attendees comply with the ongoing statewide mask mandate.
  • "Our other campus here, BASIS Baton Rouge Materra, got us off to an amazing start in this community when it opened in 2018.
  • Like all BASIS Charter Schools, BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Campus is an open-enrollment, tuition free public school.

24 Foxcroft School Students Earn AP Scholar Awards

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

MIDDLEBURG, Va., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Five Foxcroft students achieved the premier status of AP Scholar with Distinction to lead a group of 24 girls who earned 2021 AP Scholar Awards from the College Board for outstanding achievement on Advanced Placement Exams taken last spring.

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  • MIDDLEBURG, Va., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Five Foxcroft students achieved the premier status of AP Scholar with Distinction to lead a group of 24 girls who earned 2021 AP Scholar Awards from the College Board for outstanding achievement on Advanced Placement Exams taken last spring.
  • A total of 9 current seniors and 15 members of the Class of 2021 earned AP Scholar designations.
  • This is the 18th consecutive year that the number of AP Scholars at Foxcroft has reached double-digits, a testament to the academic excellence fostered at the School.
  • The College Board's Advanced Placement program provides academically prepared students with an opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit or advanced standing in classes for successful performances on AP exams.

Joe Johnson From Science-Proven Microbial Control Earns WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) Credential

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Monday, September 13, 2021

The WELL AP Exam was launched last October and was complemented by a comprehensive educational program.

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  • The WELL AP Exam was launched last October and was complemented by a comprehensive educational program.
  • "We're thrilled that he's added this new credential to his already deep expertise.
  • The WELL Building Standard is the first building standard to focus exclusively on the health and wellness of the people in buildings.
  • SPMC provides MicrobX , an Antimicrobial Touchpoint Program that helps reduce infections spread from touching building surfaces.

New Poll Shows that Majority Consider the AP® Exams are Less Fair this Year

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

When most schools closed in March 2020, the College Board offered shortened AP Exams exclusively in an online format.

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  • When most schools closed in March 2020, the College Board offered shortened AP Exams exclusively in an online format.
  • "\nMany teachers cited the differences between the digital and paper-and-pencil exams and challenges faced throughout this school year.
  • Initially, the College Board required webcams for digital test-takers, but changed course after a backlash online from teachers and students.
  • This year\'s exams have the most complex schedule and set of regulations I have ever seen for a standardized testing program.

BASIS Charter Schools Network Restarts Unique International Student Program for 2021-22

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

"Paired with exceptional academic opportunities, international students in the ISP get firsthand knowledge of American customs and culture.

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  • "Paired with exceptional academic opportunities, international students in the ISP get firsthand knowledge of American customs and culture.
  • The acclaimed BASIS Charter Schools network is restarting its International Student Program on nine campuses next year.
  • The application period for the BASIS.ed International Student Program runs from January 1, 2021 through May 1, 2021 for the school year that begins in August 2021.
  • The BASIS Charter Schools network is among the best in the United States, whether assessed by national rankings, OECD/PISA scores, AP Exam scores, college admissions, merit aid earned, or any other measure.

Shmoop Releases Updated Test Prep for New 2019 AP® U.S. Government and Politics Exam

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Friday, January 11, 2019

Like a trap-jaw ant closing its mandibles on its prey, Shmoop's lightning fast in updating the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam prep product in response.

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  • Like a trap-jaw ant closing its mandibles on its prey, Shmoop's lightning fast in updating the AP U.S. Government and Politics exam prep product in response.
  • Shmoop ( https://www.shmoop.com ), a digital publisher known for its award-winning Test Prep and certified Online Courses, has released a new test prep product that rises to the challenge of the new exam.
  • Shmoop's AP U.S. Government and Politics test prep puts students up close and personal with the 2019 redesign of the course and exam.
  • Students and teachers looking for individual or small group access can subscribe to Shmoop and get access to AP U.S. Government and Politics prep, along with test prep guides for every other AP exam and more.