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Penn State University study finds that "Math and reading tests in just 18 of the 418 districts that were evaluated passed muster by fully meeting the study's standards, which compared the local tests with statewide proficiency standards. Unpaid panels of Pennsylvania public school educators examined the local tests:
Pennsylvania School Boards Association issues statement, "The Pennsylvania School Boards Association today announced agreement with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the State Board of Education over the issue of graduation requirements."
PA Department of Education study finds that Pennsylvanians pay $26 million annually because our high school graduates are not ready to succeed in college-level course
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