Introducing Khan Academy’s revised AP U.S. History and AP U.S. Government & Politics courses
Khan Academy is excited to share some significant updates to our AP U.S. History (APUSH) and AP U.S. Government and Politics (AP Gov) courses, further strengthening their alignment to College Board standards and common state frameworks. These revisions are designed to support educators in delivering rigorous, engaging instruction while giving students the tools they need to succeed on the AP exam and beyond.
Stronger alignment and smarter practice
Our revised APUSH course offers standards-aligned content that matches what you’re already teaching, making it easy to integrate it into your daily instruction. You can now assign multiple-choice practice questions that go beyond simple drilling. In contrast, each exercise is crafted to assess student understanding of key historical concepts and themes, helping you identify strengths and address learning gaps with precision.
The updated AP Gov course ensures full coverage of the latest Course and Exam Description (CED), including recent developments like Dobbs v. Jackson. All practice materials, from foundational concepts to required Supreme Court cases and documents, are designed to reflect the rigor and scope of the current exam, making them ideal for use as warmups, review, or independent assignments.
Support for writing and exam strategies
Both courses now include new strategy-focused articles to guide students through every writing task on the AP exams. In APUSH, students get targeted support for writing short-answer questions, document-based questions, and long essay questions, with practical tips that demystify each format and help build writing confidence. In AP Gov, students can master all four free-response questions—concept application, quantitative analysis, SCOTUS comparison, and the argument essay—with clear explanations and proven strategies.
Why this matters for your classroom
Whether you’re a veteran AP teacher or you’re new to the course, Khan Academy’s revised AP USH and AP Gov resources offer flexible, high-quality support for instruction and assessment. These updates make it easier to plan effective lessons, assign targeted practice, and reinforce key concepts with confidence. In your classroom, that means more time spent teaching and less time searching for aligned material. Every student gets the content and strategies they need to succeed on the AP exam and build lasting understanding of U.S. history and government.
