Lawrence County schools drop[ed Advanced Placement courses in 2009. But the system has revived some AP courses after working closely with A+ College Ready. The A+ staff began providing much support and guidance to the system, and the collaborative work is getting attention. The Alabama Associated Press ran a story January 31st, which was picked up statewide and in a few other state’s publications.
The headline reads, “Alabama system sees good results from AP classes,” and the article features the system’s progress after adding 13 AP courses this year.
Kasey Blankenship, who teaches three periods of AP Chemistry at Lawrence County High, was quoted in the article regarding her experience with her students as they develop better study habits and self-confidence in tacking the more difficult courses.
“It’s a new way of thinking for everyone, but I definitely think our students are up for the challenge,” she said.
Blankenship is new to AP after teaching eighth-grade science at Moulton Middle last year.
