Dr. Brandon Abdon

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Reading Anxiety is a Symptom, Not a Cause

If you've ever worked with students who struggle with reading—or experienced that struggle yourself—you’ve likely seen it firsthand: the hesitation, the frustration, the visible discomfort when asked to read aloud or engage with a challenging text. These reactions are often misunderstood. Too...

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Author Q&A: Dr. Brandon Abdon

You know him as an AP® English teacher, webinar presenter, and author of our AP® Literature and Composition and AP®  Language and Composition coursebooks by AMSCO®.But how did he get here?Watch the video below to find out how Brandon become a teacher, and what he finds most rewarding about...