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Commentary

7.19.2017

Accountability & Testing

Chicago Public Schools goes overboard on graduation requirements

Jamie Davies O'Leary

Ohio policy makers just dismantled the high school graduation requirements for the class of 2018.

Commentary

7.11.2017

Accountability & Testing

Ohio’s graduation debacle: The return of social promotion

Aaron Churchill

The Ohio General Assembly recently passed and Governor Kasich approved legislation that allows students in the class of 2018 to graduate without demonstrating competency on state exams or meeting career and technical education-related requirements.

Commentary

7.11.2017

Curriculum & Instruction

Think carefully before ditching WorkKeys

Jessica Poiner

In early June, State Superintendent DeMaria shared with the state school board his recommendations for stream