DM>  RM> then we can have exit exams which certify that a graduate has
DM>  RM> attained certain skills or a certain base of knowledge.  As
DM>  RM> it is now, a graduate may, or may not, know much of ANYTHING!
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DM>  OK I'll buy it:-)  This alone is cause enough to support the cause.
    You'll "buy" the idea that an exit exam will insure that the HS grad will 
be knowledgable?  
    North Carolina has had for at least 10 years a HS competency test 
required for graduation.  Do you think that means all North Carolina HS grads 
are functionally literate, able to do 7th-8th grade prealgebra, and able to 
handle work or college?
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