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A Partnership of the Niswonger Foundation and the Tennessee Department of Education

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Free, Online AP Courses for Tennessee Students
AP Training Scholarships for Teachers
AP Mini-Grants for Classroom Resources
Proudly serving students grades 9-12 in 99% of Tennessee school districts
Creating a College-Going Culture Across Tennessee
We are creating a statewide culture that values and encourages rigorous college preparation and career readiness in every community in our state. APAA champions to put all students on an equal playing field no matter where they live. Students can take a variety of online Advanced Placement courses, empowering them to acieve academic success and earn college credit.
Preparing Students for College and Career
Online AP courses give high school students a head start for college and prepare them for post-secondary success. By challenging students with college-level coursework and enabling them to earn college credits, AP Access for All fosters critical thinking and academic skills essential for higher education.
Supporting In-House AP Teachers and Classrooms
We offer professional development to Tennessee teachers at no cost to the school district, enabling them to advance in their careers. Additionally, we provide AP Mini-Grants to classroom teachers, giving them greater access to the necessary AP materials for their students.
Hear From Our Students and Teachers

Emily V.
Dickson County High School
“What I enjoyed most about my classes in APAA was that they pushed me to challenge myself and learn new life skills. With taking these upper level classes, it helps me be mentally prepared for college level classes. I have only 2 classes at my school but with APAA I have more access and opportunity to gain AP credits/college credits."

Cookeville High School
These students at Cookeville High School successfully completed their Spring 2025 AP courses! We are proud to celebrate their dedication to challenging themselves adn preparing for college with advanced coursework.

Kourtney Caldwell
AP Human Geography Teacher
“I am grateful to be able to connect with students across Tennessee and provide them with the opportunity to take an AP class that they may otherwise not have access to! As a graduate of a small rural high school, I understand the importance of Access for ALL!"

Peyton C.
Campbell County High School
"My favorite thing about Niswonger classes has been the flexibility. Being from a rural school, Niswonger has given me tremendous opportunities to take more advanced courses. With APAA the number of AP classes you can take covers a wide variety of subjects. APAA not only gives kids like myself the chance to take classes we wouldn't get to take at our high school but it also develops critical skills for college."

Zayda P.
Lookout Valley High School
"This is my first year taking an online AP course, and I absolutely love the freedom it gives me to work at my own pace. The subject matter is challenging and interesting; I feel like I’m learning so much. I think that it is helping prepare me for future high school and college classes."

Angie Lamb
AP Environmental Science Teacher
"My experience with APAA has been incredibly rewarding and energizing. I genuinely love teaching in the online environment; it allows me to connect with motivated students from across the state in meaningful ways. What I enjoy most is the enthusiasm and curiosity my students bring to class. Their engagement has not only deepened my own love for Environmental Science but also challenged me."

Witt K.
Clay County High School
“APAA has been a great experience for me to take challenging courses, and I feel lucky that I can take classes in my high school that meet my interests and wouldn't be offered otherwise. I also love the flexibility that online courses offer.”

Eric Wondergem
AP Precalculus Teacher
“This is my first online teaching experience, and after developing the APAA Precalculus course with a colleague, the implementation has been very satisfying. I feel like the students are really learning mathematics, and teaching this course has shown
me that technology can bring us
together.”

Berkley M.
Monterey High School
"I have really enjoyed taking AP classes! It is so cool knowing that I am in a class and communicating with students far and wide, not just the peers at my school. It is an amazing opportunity to slowly dive into what college classes will be like. I highly encourage any students who enjoy challenging themselves to give AP a chance-they will not regret it!"
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