Policy Initiatives
The Policy and Advocacy team’s policy initiatives focus on expanding access to advanced coursework, making high school experiences more relevant for students, and strengthening pathways to degrees, credentials, and careers. These initiatives help ensure that more students engage in challenging academic opportunities, earn valuable credentials, and graduate high school prepared to own their future.
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3 Reasons Why AP Exam Subsidies Matter
As a mission-driven organization, College Board believes that a student’s income should not determine whether they are able to obtain college credit.
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Taking Just One AP Course Can Increase College Success
Policymakers around the country are studying new ideas that can help more students prepare for the academic demands of college. A high-quality option involves expanding the availability of challenging coursework in high schools – including increasing the number of Advanced Placement courses.
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Is Your School or Test Center Eligible for Free or Discounted Internet Access?
In response to the increased need for online learning since the pandemic, school districts, states, and the federal government are providing new benefits and resources for students who need help getting high-speed internet and technology. There are many resources that students, schools, and test centers can use to navigate these resources and determine what’s right for them.