The authors engage students in civic education by offering the choice of either a combined AP Government and AP Macroeconomics yearlong course or a one-semester We the People course.

A former AP Art History student reflects on the knowledge she gained of art and human history.

With careful preparation, history teachers can lead a successful AP Art History course that familiarizes students with key works and guides them in analyzing context and historical framework.

The study of world history offers a unique opportunity to increase students' understanding of different perspectives, as well as their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills.

These recommendations for creativity, higher-order thinking, and meaningful learning activities will guide teachers in constructing an engaging AP course.

A deeper understanding of the writing process gives students greater insight into the ways in which history is shaped by the historians who write it.

In this time of budget constraints, will school districts choose merit or equity when making their decisions about student participation in AP courses?

This collection of articles reviews the growth of Advanced Placement programs and offers valuable advice on teaching AP social studies.

The selected websites provide content, lesson plans, and teaching strategies for exploring the implications of Earth's diminishing water resources.

A study of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act can fuel a stimulating classroom discussion on the civil rights movement and its legacy.