More states ditch exams as high school grad requirements
A backlash to standardized tests has been fueled by complaints about classroom time and preparation for the future.
Portland Literacy Council opens a new chapter for adults without a high school diploma: Season of Sharing 2024
The nonprofit’s GED voucher program helps adults working toward a General Educational Development certification cover the ...
More US states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements
Massachusetts voters decided to eliminate the state's standardized test as a high school graduation requirement, joining a ...
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What to know about changes in STEM math placement at California community colleges
Starting next year, more STEM majors in community colleges will be enrolled directly into calculus, skipping prerequisites, ...
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Illinois schools chief discusses strategy to boost math scores
"The challenge with math, from a local district perspective and a teacher perspective, is that there's too many standards ...
Why Teachers Don’t Use the High-Quality Instructional Materials They’re Given
An increasing number of districts across America are rightly procuring so-called high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) ...
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Garcia Early College HS senior named a commended student in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
Garcia Early College High School senior Mia Joselyn Cuevas was recognized among the top academic performers nationwide.
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Why the Pioneers of High School Exit Exams Are Rolling Them Back
In Massachusetts last week, voters approved a ballot initiative that will eliminate use of the state’s exit exam as a high school graduation requirement ... a mandate that most districts met via ...