Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly a year after the MCAS exam requirement was kicked to the curb by voters, the governor’s education council is now proposing ...

Nearly a year after removing the MCAS exam as a graduation requirement, the governor’s education council is suggesting a new standard for students. The new initial proposal is instead pushing for more ...

A bill that would replace STAAR, the state's standardized test, with three shorter tests is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. (Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune, Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune) Sign up ...

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Senate on Thursday passed a wide-ranging education bill that includes eliminating a requirement that high-school students pass algebra and language-arts tests to earn ...

Gov. Maura Healey unveiled proposals for a new high school graduation framework, more than a year after voters decided to repeal the MCAS graduation requirement. Students would be required to take, ...

Nearly a year after the MCAS exam requirement was kicked to the curb by voters, the governor’s education council is now proposing a new standard for high school students. The preliminary draft ...

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