Sentences with phrase «introduce graduation tests»

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He also has proposed introducing an A-F grading system for schools and instituting a 3rd grade reading test and regents - style high school graduation exam.

There was — and will continue to be — much to argue about, including test scores, graduation rates, and class sizes (see Diane Ravitch and / or Sol Stern at «related posts» below), but there is no doubt that Klein and Bloomberg have introduced some much needed common sense, business management practices, accountability, and, yes, a laser - like focus on student achievement, to a system that had become unmanageable and unproductive.

I therefore will introduce an emergency bill in the Washington state legislature next week that would provide more flexible alternatives to high school graduation if a student fails a high stakes test.

We have introduced a bill to eliminate ALL high stakes tests and restore multiple fair pathways to graduation in Washington state.

The ratings are developed using a «Big Data» approach that incorporates multiple data points, including the state's recently introduced, and heavily scrutinized, «A through F Ratings» system, average student scores on standardized tests like the ACT and SAT, and high school graduation rates.

• Introduced the concept of remedial instruction, resulting in over 530 students reaching the 75 % grade hallmark • Set up a career counseling department, which resulted in easy student placement right after their graduation • Documented students» attendance, participation and academic progress by grading assignments and tests • Provided counseling and mentoring services to students in matters related to academic success and life goals • Acted as an academic counselor by counseling students on courses, academic sequences and program selections • Maintained student behavior and action in accordance with school policies and protocols