Mat-Su school board approves new ‘Choice’ diploma with reduced graduation requirements

Mat-Su school board approves new ‘Choice’ diploma with reduced graduation requirements

What you need to know:Starting next year, Mat-Su Central homeschool students will be able to graduate with a new “Educational Choice Diploma,” which keeps the district’s 25.5-credit requirement but eliminates several specialized course mandates.The diploma is intended to make graduation more accessible for homeschool families who may have difficulty accessing — or prefer to avoid — Advanced Placement or other specialized classes.The plan is part…