Oregon again says students don’t need to prove mastery of reading, writing or math to graduate, citing harm to students of color
- The Oregon Board of Education has unanimously decided to suspend the requirement for high school students to demonstrate basic mastery of reading, writing, and math until at least 2029. Supporters argue that this decision will benefit historically marginalized students who have been disproportionately affected by the current graduation requirements.
- Critics, however, believe that pausing the requirement will devalue an Oregon diploma and lower expectations for students. They argue that instead of eliminating the standards, Oregon should focus on implementing more effective and equitable alternatives to improve academic achievement.
- A report by Oregon's Higher Education Coordinating Commission found no clear evidence that the proficiency standards improved the performance of Oregon high school graduates in their first year of college or university classes, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the previous requirements.
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Oregon halts mandatory graduation requirements for high school students
Prior to the pandemic, high school graduates had to achieve certain standardized test scores in reading, writing, and math to receive their diplomas. However, Oregon temporarily halted these practices due to the pandemic-induced closure of schools and subsequent suspension of standardized tests.
Blue State Suspends Basic Skills Graduation
Oregon has decided to suspend the requirement for high school students to demonstrate competency in reading, writing, and math for at least five more years. Education officials argue that such requirements disproportionately harm students of color. The suspension of the requirement began due to the pandemic, and the State Board of Education has voted unanimously to continue it. (Trending: Obama Says the Unthinkable to Israel) Utah Congressman…
Oregon Suspends Basic Skills Graduation Requirement in the Name of Equity - The Michigan Star
by Eric Lendrum In the state of Oregon, high school students will no longer need to display basic comprehension of reading, math, or writing in order to graduate, with state officials claiming that such a change is necessary to guarantee higher graduation rates for minority students. As reported by Fox News, the pause on such basic graduation requirements had first been implemented during the Chinese Coronavirus pandemic. But last week, the Or…
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