House Bill 397 aims to add a revised civics test to graduation requirements for high school students

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YANI Collective prepares high school students for 'civic engagement'

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Three buses of eager students pulled up outside the Peoria County Election Commission as they learned about the voting process and civic engagement. The YANI Collective's "Mind Over Matter 3: Every Single Student" was held at 10 a.m. on March 18 at the election commission and according to the collective, the event is a way to uplift and empower Peoria's youth. One senior who attended the event from Knoxville Center for Stu…

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House Bill 397 aims to add a revised civics test to graduation requirements for high school students

Students could see new graduation requirements if a new education bill becomes law.House Bill 397 would mandate instruction on citizenship, the U.S. Constitution, and require passing a revised civics test in order to graduate.If passed, House Bill 397 would mandate all secondary students to successfully pass a civics test to graduate, starting at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.Some lawmakers say the test is needed.Rep. Joe Alfieri (R…

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Florida bill proposes removal of Algebra, English exam requirements for graduation

A new legislative proposal is set to overhaul public high school graduation requirements in Florida.

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Lawmakers: Drop rule that high schoolers pass algebra, English exams to get diplomas

Florida senators want to scrap rules that require high school students to pass Algebra 1 and language arts exams to earn diplomas.

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Florida Chamber makes case to shift School Readiness criteria

Quality childcare shouldn't be a luxury. Florida Chamber's new plan could help 27,500 children, return $5.65 for every $1 invested, and keep parents working.

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Each week, “Pop Quiz” features an interview with a member of the Greater Houston education community. If you would like to suggest we interview someone with an interesting story to tell, please email us at education@houstonlanding.org. Nearly one in five adults in Harris County lacks a high school diploma, a rate higher than that of surrounding regions. But two administrators at San Jacinto College are launching a program designed to change that…