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February 22nd, 2010 by Deborah Cahill
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There are of course, pros and cons to this program

By: Deborah Cahill

One possible bad “side-effect” might be that schools in school improvement might loose talented students who could potentially help the school get out of SI by raising the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress).  With these students opting to get out early rather than stay in school, the school will no longer have these students scores.  It could be a great program and highly motivating, especially for those students who really don’t enjoy high school life.  It is too early in the program to tell how it will affect schools both positively or negatively.  California is one of the states that is testing this program. If your school is offering this, please consider carefully and get all the facts.  Not the least to consider is if your child is ready to leave high school early and take on college life (including other college students!).

Pilot Program To Encourage Students To Take More Difficult Courses.

Following a New York Times report on eight states that were chosen “to pilot test a rigorous new system, including board examinations,” Westport (CT) Now (2/18, Frahm) reports on Connecticut’s participation in the program, beginning in 2011. “Under the proposed system, students who volunteer to take the exam and pass it at the end of 10th grade would be eligible to enroll at any open admissions two-year or four-year college in their state.” These students “also could choose to remain in school and take an advanced upper division program preparing them for admission to selective colleges.” Marc Tucker, president of the National Center on Education and the Economy, said the program “is designed to encourage students to take tougher courses and work harder in order to be ready for college or the workforce.” The article notes, “The board exams and curriculum will be aligned with a series of new voluntary national standards.”

Experts Debate Benefits, Risks Of Fast-Track Approach. The editors of the New York Times (2/19) “Room For Debate” blog note yesterday’s story about the early college program, noting that “the fast-track approach, which is focused on ‘at risk’ students, is already in place at 71 North Carolina high schools, and is spreading in New York, California and Texas.” The editors ask, “What are the benefits of the fast-track approach recommended by the National Center on Education and the Economy? What are the problems and risks?” The blog carries the written arguments of eight experts.

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