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Verify: 529 Plan funds can now be used for tutoring, SAT/ACT prep classes, and exam fees

GREENSBORO, N.C. — 529 College Savings Plans have strict guidelines on how the money can be used. However, this summer, a significant change occurred when lawmakers passed legislation. Now, 529 funds ...
Education Week

How Many AP Classes Are Enough? What Researchers (and College Hopefuls) Say

Is there an optimal number of Advanced Placement courses students should take to succeed in college? The College Board, which offers AP courses through which students can get college credit while in ...
EdSource

Increasing access can raise number of California students eligible for 4-year colleges, panel says

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. California high schools can increase the number of students completing college prep ...
Education Week

Are Some Students Taking Too Many AP Courses? A College Board Official Responds

In recent months, College Board’s AP program has been at the white-hot center of debates over what should and shouldn’t be taught in some of America’s classrooms—particularly in Florida. But the ...