In fall 2016, the College Board launched a new Advanced Placement course called AP Computer Science Principles, an introductory class about the quickly evolving and indispensable world of computer ...

San Diego's Sweetwater High School is in one of the districts offering AP Computer Science Principles, the College Board course debuting across the country during the 2016-2017 academic year.

The AP Computer Science Principles format may be better for students who are more confident in their ability to create a quality product in a long-term classroom environment. Read: Late AP Testing ...

In 2007, 15,049 students had enrolled in an AP computer science course. But since last year, with the rollout of the new AP Computer Science Principles course, 104,849 students took the exam this ...

Overall, participation has grown significantly across all AP computer science classes. Between 2007 and 2016, there was a steady rise from 20,041 to 57,937 participants.

CodeMonkey’s AP CSP course includes everything educators need to confidently teach the subject, whether they are new to computer science or experienced in the field.

More expensive computer science guides that give you an in-depth understanding of the principles range from $25-$40, and premium, college-level textbooks can go for as much as $100 or more. AP ...

AP computer science principles draws more female, Black and Latino students than an older AP computer science course focused on coding, the College Board found in a study released Wednesday.

Jenny Brundin/ CPR News Adriana Ramírez (L), 16, and Laura García (R), 15, work on creating a code together in an AP Computer Science Principles class at Abraham Lincoln High School.

In fall 2016, the College Board launched a new Advanced Placement course called AP Computer Science Principles, an introductory class about the quickly evolving and indispensable world of computer ...