Ongoing failure of school systems
One-Fifth of High School Seniors Fail California Exit Exam
Nearly 100,000 California 12th graders — or about 20% of this year’s senior class — have failed the state’s graduation exam, potentially jeopardizing their chances of earning diplomas, according to the most definitive report on the mandatory test released today.
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The exit exam, which has come under criticism by some educators, legislators and civil rights advocates, is geared to an 8th grade level in math and to ninth- and 10th grade levels in English.
Well isn’t that sweet. 1/5 failing reading at a level that should be 4 years behind them.