Studying American history is a struggle for even the most diligent, high-achieving immigrant student. The strategies outlined here will make U.S. history more accessible for English language learners.

A lesson exploring the Pledge of Allegiance, its history and the addition of the phrase under God, can serve as a jumping off point into major themes of U.S. history and First Amendment freedoms.

Newly available online documents about the trial of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg offer students a unique opportunity to investigate, analyze, and craft their own narratives about this high profile Cold War espionage case.

The two featured documents from the 1940s offer insight into the African American struggle for economic opportunity in the South and can help teach about the greater civil rights movement.

The title pages of three books from the Enlightenment provide excellent points of entry for student research into the origins of ideas in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

The suggestions in this article can guide teachers in building a thriving AP program that will provide at-risk students with critical tools for success.

These ideas will help teachers prepare students for the challenge of AP Psychology and for success on the AP exam.

The key to success in AP Economics is to teach students to understand economics, rather than to memorize rules.

Classroom projects that explore culture and globalization enhance the curriculum and help students see how geography directly connects to their lives.