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Educators Want Changes Made To Test Required For Graduation
Educators pleaded their case before at a State House Common Education interim study. They say they want changes made.
Nearly 600 high school seniors did not receive their diplomas last year as a result of the test.
"By denying them a diploma we are reducing them to a lower class. They can't join the military. They can't go to college," said Ron Miller, Principal of Jenks Middle School.
Educators argue the board did not spend enough money or time putting the test together. They want their voices heard.
"I hope that we can look at ammending this legislation or do something to at least provide some additional remediation or some other options so we are not just leaving these kids behind," said Miller.
The state says the test has proven to be highly effective.
"Out of nearly 34,000 seniors only 591 did not pass the exam," said Melissa White with The State Department of Education.
White says schools need to take advantage of all options available including an end of semester exam or scoring highly on the SAT or ACT.
The board will consider the options and discuss it at the next board meeting.
Posted: Tuesday, October 9 2012, 09:22 PM CDT
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The Transportation Department on Thursday asked motorists to avoid the area. The I-35 off-ramps in Moore are still restricted. The only people allowed to travel into Moore are residents and emergency responders.
Also, Oklahoma City police say Western Avenue between SW 164th and SW 134th is closed to all traffic. The closure will continue until utility crews finish installing new power lines.
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