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Quin HIllyer: Public tells BESE not to water down graduation requirements

Por: The Advocate Opinion August 24, 2023

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Strong public pushback may be giving the second thoughts about proposed new rules that would provide a path for students to gain high school diplomas even if they badly fail state tests. Good for the pushback.BESE is hosting a public forum on the issue Friday at 2 p.m. at The Louisiana Purchase room in the state Education Department building in Baton Rouge. The hearing will be livestreamed. Erin Bendily of the conservative Pelican Institute... + full article



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