The State Board of Education will be meeting Oct. 7 and 8. During the Oct. 7 study session, the board will discuss the state’s bid in the "Race to the Top" federal grant program. On Oct. 8, the board will be discussing a resolution on increasing high graduation requirements across the state. This discussion comes as part of the P-16 discussion that Gov. Heineman has been promoting in recent months.
Why the need? Too many students are entering college unprepared in math and english. Students are flunking out or are having to take remedial classes before they are accepted into the school. Most people believe that we need to increase the number of Nebraska students that graduate from college (2 and 4 year schools). Most new jobs require some type of post high school training.
What this means? Tougher math and english requirements for graduation. Some states are requiring Algebra II for graduation.
