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Boortz Report: When a Diploma No Longer Requires Reading or Math
Published 2 weeks, 3 days ago
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Boortz criticizes the state of public education and the influence of teachers' unions, tracing the creation of the Department of Education back to the Carter administration. He then focuses on Oregon's decision to remove reading, writing, and math proficiency requirements for high school graduation, arguing that lowering academic standards does a disservice to students by awarding diplomas without ensuring basic educational skills.
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