high school graduation

For years, passing the MCAS test in 10th grade was required in order to graduate high school in Massachusetts. Just over a year ago, Ballot Question 2 ended the practice, but also left the state searching for a new way to determine student competency across the commonwealth. Following a year of research and debate, a framework for new graduation requirements has emerged – recommendations that also include testing.

New York education officials have unveiled a proposal that would transform the state’s graduation requirements. The plan is intended to bring equity to all students, but some questions remain.

New York state lawmakers and parent advocates gathered at a school district in Orange County Wednesday to promote a bill to ensure all students with…