The Intelligence: F is for falling standards
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Academic Standards vs. Graduation Rates
This chapter examines the paradox of rising high school graduation rates in the U.S. against a backdrop of declining academic performance and standardized test scores. It discusses how educational policies, such as the No Child Left Behind law, may have inflated these graduation rates while compromising academic rigor. The chapter also reflects on the challenges of balancing equity in education with the integrity of academic standards.
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