"New Michigan Graduation Requirements Shortchange Many Students"

The editorial by Nick Thomas argues that higher academic requirements will result in less learning and lower graduation rates. Compare this list to the one about raising the bar.

Here are all the word lists to support the reading of Grade 11 Unit 3's texts from SpringBoard's Common Core ELA series: Media in a Democracy, Daily Me, The Newspaper Is Dying, Facebook Photos Sting, Abolish high school football, Facing Consequences, Time to raise the bar, New Michigan Graduation Requirements, Why I Hate Cell Phones, Editorial Cartoons, Let's Hear It for the Cheerleaders, Girl Moved to Tears, In Depth, but Shallowly, Advice to Youth, The War Prayer, Gambling in Schools, How to Poison the Earth
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  1. regardless
    without due thought or consideration
    Its new high school graduation requirements will assure that every graduate, regardless of their career choice, will have taken advanced math and science classes.
  2. excessive
    beyond normal limits
    This new curriculum may be helpful for a student who plans to go on to college but it seems excessive for vocational students.
  3. vocational
    of or relating to an occupation
    Math needed for vocational jobs could be learned through an "applied math" class, or on-site learning.
  4. unnecessary
    not needed
    I'm concerned that when students are forced to take classes that are unnecessary for their chosen careers, they'll feel discouraged and put little effort into their classes.
  5. concern
    something that interests you because it is important
    One of my biggest concerns with all students taking advanced classes is that the pace of the courses will slow down.
  6. compel
    force somebody to do something
    Some students will undoubtedly not try to learn the material, and some will be incapable of learning as fast as others, leaving the teacher compelled to dumb down the class.
  7. hamper
    prevent the progress or free movement of
    This will have no additional benefit for vocational students and will hamper college prep students.
  8. significant
    fairly large
    A very gifted English student who lacks ability in math could have their grade point average lowered significantly when required to take advanced math classes.
  9. ideal
    conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection
    A well-rounded education is ideal but can be achieved in many ways, not just through academics.
  10. variety
    a difference that is usually pleasant
    Our economy depends on a variety of jobs.
Created on Sat Nov 15 12:57:08 EST 2014 (updated Sun Nov 16 00:36:47 EST 2014)

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