The AP® US Government and Politics exam is coming up! Take a closer look at FRQ4, the argument question, with AP® U.S. Government expert Karen Waples. In this webinar, the aim is to empower you to help students construct an analytical claim/thesis, support it with evidence and reasoning, and write a refutation or rebuttal. We present examples from a previous exam, highlight common pitfalls, and discuss how to help students earn points on the exam. A Q&A section is also included for common questions we received during the live webinar. Watch here!  ... View more

While procedural due process has always been mentioned in the College Board CED, substantive due process was officially added in the 2023 revision. Join us as we examine the differences between procedural and substantive due process and delve further into the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments' roles in protecting liberties. Registrants will also receive a free-response question and a scoring guide to assess students' understanding of these concepts. Watch here! ... View more

Teaching AP® U.S. Government is more challenging than ever—especially since the presidential election and its aftermath. How can you encourage debates among opinionated students without losing your job (or your mind)? How can you ensure that all voices are heard? How can you engage students in current events without overstepping personal boundaries? During this webinar, BFW author Karen Waples will answer these questions and those submitted in advance. She will share tips and strategies to tackle controversial topics in your classroom with balance and respect. Presidential Election Update American Government: Stories of a Nation  View Recording Here! ACCESS RECORDING ... View more

AP® U.S. Government teachers face unique challenges: How do you address controversial issues without losing your mind or getting fired? How can you cover the entire AP® curriculum in a semester while helping students who struggle? Should you become an AP® Reader? In this informal session, textbook author Karen Waples will address the questions above as well as those submitted specifically for this webinar.   View Recording Here! ACCESS RECORDING ... View more

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ON-DEMAND Join us for this introduction to Triangulated Teaching and Learning with Dr. David Anderson, co-author of Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course. Discover how providing students with multiple mediums of concept presentations can improve your teaching strategies. Triangulated teaching and learning also supports differentiation, which is more important than ever during this abrupt shift to online learning. Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course      About David Anderson David Anderson is the Paul G. Blazer Professor of Economics at Centre College. He has been involved in the AP® Economics programs for more than two decades. For five years he led the grading of one or both of the AP® Economics exams, and he speaks regularly at AP® conferences and workshops. He has authored dozens of scholarly articles and 15 books, including Krugman's Economics for the AP® Course. Anderson loves teaching introductory economics and has won awards for excellence and innovation in the classroom. ... View more

With many APSIs going virtual this year due to COVID-19, sales specialist Cindy Rabinowitz visits our U.S. Government & Politics program in this video. American Government: Stories of a Nation  I'm attending an APSI®        I'm not attending, but still want resources! ... View more

Access the whitepaper on how to effectively use storytelling in your classroom. American Government: Stories of a Nation  ... View more

Take a look at what our Court Cases and Document Reader can bring to your classroom. American Government: Stories of a Nation  ... View more

What are teachers saying about the market leader for AP® U.S. GoPo? Check out the attachment below to find out. American Government: Stories of a Nation  ... View more

On-Demand In this webinar, Karen Waples and Ben Singh will use the FRQs from the operational exam to talk you through a series of tips to share with your students for each FRQ type. American Government: Stories of a Nation  ... View more