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Jacob Nguyen’s work was selected for the 2023 AP Art and Design Digital Exhibit, which features exceptional artwork from AP students' final portfolios. Learn more about Jacob's work: http://spr.ly/60439yNZh From Jacob: "Tóc giống tổ quạ (tahp yahm toe wah) is Vietnamese for hair like a crow’s nest; it was a phrase my family lovingly teased me with when my hair became large and curlier, unlike my family's shiny, straight black hair. Crow’s Nest/Tổ Quạ takes this idea literally; my head and hair are held up by my hands proudly as I let her and her young nest in my hair. I found the pallet in the garbage and felt inspired by the natural texture of wood, and it reminded me of the resourcefulness of crows as well. I took risks and painted a lot on many unconventional surfaces than just canvas or wood panels, as it added depth to the idea I was painting. My sustained investigation explores the connection between self-portraiture and personal struggles with identity and mental health. This investigation was instrumental in my growth as it allowed me to make difficult emotions and memories tangible so those terrible feelings didn’t feel insurmountable." #APArt #APArtandDesign

From #TheElective: Amid all the hype and panic over artificial intelligence, one thing is already clear: a new generation of advanced AI programs is transforming the classroom, and school officials are racing to keep up. http://spr.ly/60469ycOY

Congrats to Amy, who is entering her senior year with a $40,000 scholarship for starting her career list on #BigFuture! 🥳 Students can earn entries for monthly $40K and $500 scholarship drawings by completing the steps on BigFuture. The earlier they complete the steps, the more chances they have to win. Encourage them to start today! http://spr.ly/60449Dzzw #Classof2025 #Classof2026

This summer on #CoordinatedPod🎙️, we’re shining a light on the remarkable work of AP coordinators! To kick off our Summer Spotlight Mini-Series, Derek and Karli chat with Pamela LaVangie, Assistant Principal and AP coordinator in Marietta, Georgia. Hear which #APCourses are most popular at her campus and more! 🎧 Tune in & subscribe today: http://spr.ly/60439DzPv

The numbers don’t lie! AP Precalculus is the largest new launch of a course and exam in the history of AP. Tune into #CoordinatedPod🎙️ to hear from AP coordinator Anya Pierce, who took part in the largest scheduled AP Precalculus Exam administration for any school, worldwide. 🎧 Listen & subscribe today: http://spr.ly/6040gg93s #APExams

June 21, the final day of the 2024 ACCUPLACER® conference began with attendees expressing their enjoyment following Thursday evening’s Twin Cities Riverboat Cruise. Part of the evening enjoyment was the leisurely scenic walk from the hotel to the riverboat, while a few maneuvered more quickly on scooters to reach the boarding location. The Mississippi River cruise was indeed a most pleasurable way to end an eventful conference day.  During Friday morning’s plenary session, Unlocking Potential, panelists Alexa Garza (Graduate Student- Texas Women's University), Kelley Heifort (Director of Reentry Services), Belinda Wheeler (Senior Program Associate at Vera Institute of Justice), and Donna Zuniga (Associate Vice President at Lee College) inspired attendees through their meaningful work involving ACCUPLACER testing and incarcerated scholars’ educational opportunities. Educational opportunities have been shown to have a direct correlation to an individual’s successful reintegration into society thus enhancing post-release employment prospects and reducing re-incarceration rates. Special guest, Antonio Espinosa, from Art from the Inside MN shared how his organization creates the opportunity for incarcerated artists to “have a visual voice through engaging, community-centered exhibitions of their art. Our vision is to empower incarcerated artists to experience personal transformation and restoration.” Several conference attendees left with beautiful art in hand, and in turn, extended a hand to the artist from the inside.  Following the Friday morning breakout sessions and the afternoon training sessions, attendees were sharing their appreciation of the conference stating that it was a great balance of networking and information, well organized, and one of the best conferences they’ve attended. We want to extend a huge ACCUPLACER “thank you” to the Minnesotans who held true to the adage “Minnesota nice,” making everyone feel welcome; and to all our presenters, our ACCUPLACER conference coordinators Sue Schmitz and Ann Tabang as well as our planning committee members Lindsay Hayes (University of South Dakota), Cindy James (Thompson Rivers University), Hans Liburd (Valencia College), and Madison Smith, M.A. (Hennepin Technical College) for their diligence in planning the 2024 ACCUPLACER conference. We look forward to seeing you next June in Austin, Texas.

The ACCUPLACER® Conference kicked off yesterday in beautiful St. Paul, Minnesota. The June 19th evening reception featured a Juneteenth performance by the Black Youth Healing Arts Center youth Bomba drummers who taught us self-care and how to reduce stress artistically. “Motivating/inspirational” were the messages being shared by our ACCUPLACER users following the morning and afternoon keynote sessions led by Dr. Yacoub Aljaffery, PhD and Mr. Jesse Ross (he/him/his) CFRE. The breakout sessions focused on the continued partnership between ACCUPLACER and educators to ensure students are provided successful paths to achieve their dreams of college degrees, career certificates, or workforce readiness. The CLEP® team joined us today with a session on “Unlocking College Credit with CLEP.” We’re looking forward to more engagement, collaboration, and learning.

Curious about the digital #APExams experience? This week’s episode of #CoordinatedPod is a must-listen! 🎙️ AP coordinator Martha Rodeheaver joins Derek and Karli to share her takeaways on digital testing at her campus and offers practical tips for schools planning to go digital next school year. Don’t miss out on this informative session! 🎧 Listen & subscribe on your preferred podcast platform: http://spr.ly/60475USfH

More than 400 students recently participated in our inaugural live Ask Me Anything event on the BigFuture School app, seeking insights on college planning from admissions experts at the University of South Carolina, Baylor University, Purdue University, and Vanderbilt University. The most popular questions students asked included: 🔹 What is the most important factor in your admissions decisions? 🔹 How can I set myself apart from the crowd? 🔹 How do AP scores impact my application? 🔹 What does dorm and campus life look like? 🔹 What do you look for in an essay and what topics should I avoid? 🔹 How do I get financial aid to help pay for college? How would you answer? Share your advice for students in the comments below.