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More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements

Massachusetts voters decided to eliminate standardized tests as a high school graduation requirement by a 59% to 41% margin.
Complaints about standardized tests include that they consume too much classroom time and do not effectively measure college readiness.
The teachers union in Massachusetts campaigned against the graduation requirement, stating it prevented many students from graduating.

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More states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements

When Massachusetts voters decided to ditch the state’s high school graduation exams on Election Day, they joined a growing trend that has steadily chipped away at the use of high-stakes

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Greenfield Recorder

Schools consider future of graduation requirements following MCAS ballot vote

The ballots have been counted and the results are in: MCAS is no longer a requirement for graduation. But what does this change mean for students in Franklin County? “No one has a full-fledged plan yet,” said Martha Thurber, chair of the Mohawk Trail...

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AlKhaleej Today

Several US states move to eliminate high school graduation exam requirements

BOSTON — Massachusetts voters recently decided to end the state's standardized testing requirement for high school graduation, aligning with a national trend that has steadily reduced the use of...

4 months ago

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The Economic Times

More US states are ditching exams as high school graduation requirements

Massachusetts voters decided to eliminate the state's standardized test as a high school graduation requirement, joining a national trend. Only seven states now mandate such exams amid concerns about excessive testing and equity. The decision, opposed by business leaders but supported by teachers unions, reflects a broader debate on measuring student readiness beyond standardized tests.

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