19 August 2010

Tougher RI High School Standards Having Effect

“Thousands of incoming high school juniors may be unable to graduate in June 2012 because of tougher graduation requirements, and state education officials are beginning to grapple with the consequences of their new high standards.”

A recent Providence Journal article addresses some of the consequences of Rhode Island’s new diploma system, which was approved in 2008:

Providence Journal: Juniors facing tougher standards at R.I. high schools

Additional Information:

RIDE: Way To Go RI (Overview of RI Diploma System)

RIDE: The Rhode Island High School Diploma System

RIDE: Proficiency-Based Graduation Requirements

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