TY - JOUR
T1 - The Reality of Increased Graduation Requirements
T2 - A Nationwide View of Diploma Options
AU - jo Vernon, Lisa
AU - Baytops, Joy
AU - Mcmahon, Patricia
AU - Padden, Dawn
AU - Walther-Thomas, Christine
PY - 2003/6
Y1 - 2003/6
N2 - Increased accountability, rising academic standards, and high-stakes assessments place pressures on education agencies to provide alternative exit options for high school students. This study highlights state-level diploma options, graduation requirements, and the potential impact on students, specifically those with disabilities and others at risk. Findings illustrate the need for alternative diploma options that have value and meaning for all students.
AB - Increased accountability, rising academic standards, and high-stakes assessments place pressures on education agencies to provide alternative exit options for high school students. This study highlights state-level diploma options, graduation requirements, and the potential impact on students, specifically those with disabilities and others at risk. Findings illustrate the need for alternative diploma options that have value and meaning for all students.
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U2 - 10.1177/019263650308763502
DO - 10.1177/019263650308763502
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:34548712097
SN - 0192-6365
VL - 87
SP - 2
EP - 14
JO - NASSP Bulletin
JF - NASSP Bulletin
IS - 635
ER -