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MCAS results renew debate over graduation standards
Original: Editorial: MCAS results show need for standardized graduation yardstick
A Lowell Sun editorial argues that recent MCAS results highlight the need for a consistent, standardized yardstick for high school graduation. The piece weighs in on an ongoing Massachusetts debate over whether students should be required to pass the statewide exam to earn a diploma, and what role test scores should play in measuring readiness.
Why now: Massachusetts is actively debating graduation requirements and the role of the MCAS exam following recent test results.
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