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    Access the recording today! Watch Recording   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 Join us as we share review strategies in preparation for the upcoming AP® U.S. Government exam. We will discuss how to use the Essential Knowledge column from the framework, the importance of the foundational documents, and how to tackle the new question types – both multiple choice and free response. American Government: Stories of a Nation      Watch Recording ... 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    Watch Recording ... View more