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High schools require too many subjects -- and too little competence
Streamline high school course requirements.
Joanne Jacobs
1 day ago3 min read
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As 'career tech for all' spreads, Alabama offers a 'workforce diploma'
Alabama's new "workforce" diploma will prepare graduates for jobs or community college, but not for selective universities.
Joanne Jacobs
Apr 292 min read
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A's in English but he can't read: Deaf student wants job training, given a diploma instead
A deaf student with 3rd-4th-grade reading and math skills was given high grades and a diploma, ending special-ed services.
Joanne Jacobs
Dec 6, 20242 min read
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NY will graduate critical thinkers and 'global citizens' who can't pass tests
New York plans to let students earn a high school diploma without passing Regents exams.
Joanne Jacobs
Jun 28, 20242 min read
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