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I spent 9 hours a day for the past 7 days deep inside the Kansas City Convention center, reading and grading AP US History exams. Hundreds of them. I’m on the development committee that helps the College Board build the exam, so surely only fair that I see how students respond. Some notes: *The vast majority of the 1000 or so in-person readers are themselves APUSH teachers. They’re great. I myself benefitted from excellent high school history teachers, so it’s great to see that our kids remain in good hands. *The ratio of history joke t-shirts to humans inside that convention center was…extremely high. *Lots of standout exams from outstanding students. Way more sophisticated than I was at 17…or 22…or 30, in some cases. *There are a lot of safeguards against bad or inconsistent or otherwise unfair grading. It’s impressive. If you’re a historian, consider becoming an AP reader. It’s an endurance test for sure, but a great way to chip in for the good of the discipline.

When you were in high school, did you get to visit colleges and universities to check out post-secondary options? What was your most memorable college visit? Next month, By Degrees Foundation is taking 20 students from Harding Middle and North High School to Washington, D.C. They'll get to visit two Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs), tour the Supreme Court, meet with a Federal Judge, and visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. For many kids in our community, college visits aren't always possible, and out-of-state visits are financially prohibitive. Can you help us make this trip a reality for 20 exceptional students? $1,000 covers the cost for one student, but any portion of that will be impactful. https://lnkd.in/gRBjkuUP

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More work is needed to enhance educator diversity in New York, however, it is crucial to acknowledge and draw lessons from the progress made across the state in offering increased opportunities for teachers and school leaders from diverse backgrounds. Our latest report on educator diversity draws lessons from how the New York State Education Department (NYSED), local school districts, institutions of higher education, schools, and advocates are working toward improving educator diversity. Learn more: https://loom.ly/0x8FRg4

I couldn't think of two better people for a conversation on the value of community and service. I look forward to tuning in for this episode!

Summer is officially here! ☀️ Check out Dianna Smoot, DCAC's Chief Education and Training Officer, with some fun ideas of how you can help limit screen time for your kiddos this summer and a few options for Summer Reading! #dallascac #dcac #cactx #summersafety #summerreading #screentime #summer

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Louisiana is raising the bar for academic success, enhancing the value of career education, and making it easier for the public to understand how schools are performing. Our revised accountability system expects all students to grow academically year-over year, achieve proficiency on key content, and thrive beyond high school. It starts with the 2025-26 school year. https://ow.ly/WiJW50Shfy4