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Massachusetts Ignores Research and Holds Back Students


As more Massachusetts high schoolers tackle the MCAS graduation requirement, school districts are holding back an increasing number of freshmen, delaying their promotion to the 10th grade until they're better prepared for the high-stakes exam.

School officials in several districts said they have toughened standards for ninth grade - a year that historically has been a major hurdle for students. ''We put up a gate at the ninth grade,'' said Worcester School Superintendent James Caradonio. ''If you're not prepared to go into the game, why send somebody in?'' . . . .

Ohanian Comment: What a metaphor to describe teaching and learning--and the fact the MCAS is pushing kids into dropping out.


— Michelle Kurtz
Freshmen, once again: With MCAS Looming, More Students Held Back
Boston Globe
10/9/02
http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/282/metro/Freshmen_once_again+.shtml

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