A FairTest review of published data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) reveals that students were less likely to reach a level of «proficient» or higher on the NAEP math or reading tests in states which had mandatory high school graduation tests. (fairtest.org)
Gov. Dirk Kempthorne of Idaho promised to focus attention on students who failed to pass a new high school graduation test, and announced support for a controversial pay - for - performance program for teachers, in his State of the State Address last week. (edweek.org)
The answers to those questions implicate a wide range of related policy decisions — including the number, types, and passing scores on high school graduation tests; whether a state should have two diplomas (one indicating college - readiness, one indicating career - readiness); and how career certifications are vetted and approved. (educationnext.org)