Gov. Christine Gregoire
Washington Gov. Christine Gregoire says she opposes state schools chief Randy Dorn’s proposal to delay the requirement for students to pass state math and science tests to graduate.
This week, Dorn announced a proposal to delay the 2013 math requirement until 2015, and science until 2017.
The governor says the state’s economy depends on Washington students leaving high school well trained in math and science. Gregoire says the superintendent is concerned about the state’s graduation rate but she is concerned about preparing kids for life.
Dorn also wants to establish a “two-tier” bar for passing state math tests. If students fall short of passing at a “proficient” level, they could still graduate if they score at a “basic” level and pass four years of math classes.
Any changes need legislative approval before they can be implemented. (AP)
