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States Lower Test Standards for a High School Diploma

January 12, 2010 /

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A law adopting statewide high school exams for graduation took effect in Pennsylvania on Saturday, with the goal of ensuring that students leaving high school are prepared for college and the workplace. But critics say the requirement has been so watered down that it is unlikely to have major impact.

By IAN URBINA

Full Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/education/12exit.html?ref=us

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Let’s get realistic about math and science tests

The Washington state superintendent of public instruction, Randy Dorn, makes his case for modifying the math and science requirements, on grounds of realism and allowing students enough time to get the classes to meet the tests.

By Randy Dorn

Full Story: http://crosscut.com/2009/11/25/education/19402/