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