Students propose changes to new graduation rules
A group of high school students today proposed dramatic changes to the state’s tough new graduation requirements that would create separate routes to a high school diploma based on whether a student planned to attend college, enter the work force or pursue a career in the fine arts. Some routes would require less rigorous coursework for students.
Students who presented their recommendations to the committee this morning said that among the concerns their group of 1,600 students addressed was the fear that placing the rigorous mandates on all students would increase the dropout rate.
• A career preparatory pathway
• A higher education preparatory pathway
• A fine arts education preparatory pathway
• A special needs pathway
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