John Arnold(@johnarnold):Problem: high schools graduate students who lack basic reading and math skills Solution: require students to demonstrate basic proficiency before graduating or advancing Problem: parents, schools and politicians don't like resulting increase in students held back or not graduating Solution: state ends proficiency testing for graduation and promotion Problem: high schools graduate students who lack basic reading and math skills

John Arnold

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John Arnold@johnarnold

2026.09.15 15:16

Problem: high schools graduate students who lack basic reading and math skills Solution: require students to demonstrate basic proficiency before graduating or advancing Problem: parents, schools and politicians don't like resulting increase in students held back or not graduating Solution: state ends proficiency testing for graduation and promotion Problem: high schools graduate students who lack basic reading and math skills