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High School Exit Exams Rise in Graduation Stakes
Washington AP report shows graduation depends on exit tests for more than half of public students, boosting tougher courses and aid but raising costs and dropout fears. Nineteen states withhold diplomas for nonpassers. five phase in through 2008, affecting up to 70 percent. Critics warn tests worsen equity, while supporters cite accountability and standards.
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Washington
Center On Education Policy
Keith Gaylor
Center
New York
California
Massachusetts
Mike Cohen
Achieve
Cohen
Bob Schaeffer
National Center For Fair & Open Testing