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Introducing... A PUSH to Innovate

Introducing... A PUSH to Innovate

When it comes to true innovation in educational resources, no one does it better than the teachers themselves. Over the next few months, I will be reporting on this phenomenon...

Introducing... A PUSH to Innovate

When it comes to true innovation in educational resources, no one does it better than the teachers themselves. Over the next few months, I will be reporting on this phenomenon by showcasing some of the leading educator-developed APUSH resources. Each installment in the series will spotlight an educator who is blazing their own resource trail, and succeeding.

A PUSH to Innovate Series: Kate Harris

A PUSH to Innovate Series: Kate Harris

Kate Harris, an AP US History Teacher from Jordan High School in Durham, NC, uses her blog to connect students, parents, and teacher—building knowledge, relationships, and good study habits along...

A PUSH to Innovate Series: Kate Harris

Kate Harris, an AP US History Teacher from Jordan High School in Durham, NC, uses her blog to connect students, parents, and teacher—building knowledge, relationships, and good study habits along the way.

A PUSH to Innovate Series: Sommer Newkirk

A PUSH to Innovate Series: Sommer Newkirk

Sommer Newkirk, an AP U.S. History Teacher from Granada High School in Livermore, CA, uses her blog, community Facebook page, and Twitter account to keep her students connected, engaged, and...

A PUSH to Innovate Series: Sommer Newkirk

Sommer Newkirk, an AP U.S. History Teacher from Granada High School in Livermore, CA, uses her blog, community Facebook page, and Twitter account to keep her students connected, engaged, and supported beyond their regularly scheduled APUSH class.

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Winning the Sourcing Point: Synthesis and Analysis in AP History (Part 3)

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Master the most challenging points on the AP® History rubric by bridging rhetorical and historical analysis to achieve the sophisticated document sourcing and argument synthesis required for top-tier exam scores.

Mar 12, 2026

Winning the Sourcing Point: Synthesis and Analysis in AP History (Part 3)

Master the most challenging points on the AP® History rubric by bridging rhetorical and historical analysis to achieve the sophisticated document sourcing and argument synthesis required for top-tier exam scores.

Winning the Complexity Point: Using Evidence in AP History (Part 2)

Winning the Complexity Point: Using Evidence in...

Mar 10, 2026

Learn how to master the elusive Complexity point by transforming primary source evidence into a cohesive historical conversation using proven instructional strategies from veteran AP Exam Readers.

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Winning the Complexity Point: Using Evidence in AP History (Part 2)

Learn how to master the elusive Complexity point by transforming primary source evidence into a cohesive historical conversation using proven instructional strategies from veteran AP Exam Readers.

Mastering the DBQ: How Inquiry Drives Better Writing (Part 1)

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Mar 04, 2026

Discover how to move students beyond a "flashcard mentality" by using historical inquiry and precise definitions to build the sophisticated lines of reasoning required for AP® History DBQ and LEQ...

Mar 04, 2026

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Discover how to move students beyond a "flashcard mentality" by using historical inquiry and precise definitions to build the sophisticated lines of reasoning required for AP® History DBQ and LEQ success.