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Steller, Arthur W.; Lambert, Walter K. – NASSP Bulletin, 1996
Distressed with their district's lackluster performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams, staff at Oklahoma City Schools reviewed the program and decided the curriculum was not challenging or motivating enough for students. They then developed and implemented a vastly improved AP program initiative that provided teacher incentives, staff…
Descriptors: Acceleration (Education), Advanced Placement Programs, College Preparation, Curriculum Development