A bid to finally fix NJ high school graduation requirementsA bid to finally fix NJ high school graduation requirementsState lawmakers are trying to finally establish long-term clarity for New Jersey’s muddled high school testing and graduation requirements.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ graduation test might be dropped as requirement for 2023 classNJ graduation test might be dropped as requirement for 2023 classA month after the State Board of Education raised the score needed to pass the new NJGPA, an Assembly panel voted to make it a field test for current juniors.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Senate due to vote on study of New Jersey school funding formulaSenate due to vote on study of New Jersey school funding formulaThe funding formula was approved in 2008 and upheld by the courts, though it was only followed for a year. A task force could examine it for updates.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
Putting PARCC in reverse, NJ lawmakers look to block graduation requirementPutting PARCC in reverse, NJ lawmakers look to block graduation requirementLawmakers took a first step toward blocking New Jersey from requiring high-school students to pass the PARCC to earn a diploma.Michael SymonsMichael Symons