{"id":2074447,"date":"2023-10-20T16:57:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T20:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-removes-writing-reading-and-math-mastery-from-high-school-graduation-requirements\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T17:01:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T21:01:02","slug":"oregon-removes-writing-reading-and-math-mastery-from-high-school-graduation-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-removes-writing-reading-and-math-mastery-from-high-school-graduation-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon eliminates writing, reading, and math mastery as high school graduation prerequisites."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Foregon-removes-writing-reading-and-math-mastery-from-high-school-graduation-requirements%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2074447&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u200bOregon State Board of Education \u2064Unanimously Votes to Remove Graduation Requirements<\/h2>\n<p>The Oregon State Board of Education made a groundbreaking decision on Thursday, unanimously voting to eliminate the need for proof of mastery in\u2064 reading, writing, and math in \u200corder\u2064 to graduate from high school \u200cuntil 2029. \u2062This bold move aims to address the barriers faced by students of color, disabled\u200b students, and\u200b those learning English as a second language.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, students were required to\u2062 pass standardized tests or complete an in-depth assignment \u2064that met \u200dstate standards.\u2064 However, the \u200dboard recognized that this approach was detrimental to certain student groups. While standardized tests will still be administered, they will\u2063 no longer determine whether students receive their diplomas.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Board Member Vicky Lopez Sanchez Stresses the Importance of Ethical Assessments<\/h3>\n<p>During the board meeting, Vicky Lopez Sanchez emphasized that the suspension only pertains to the inappropriate use of assessments. The board&#8217;s decision is ultimately in the best \u200cinterest of Oregon students, ensuring \u2064that assessments are used ethically and\u200c fairly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Opponents \u200bof this new order argue that removing the requirement \u2063devalues an Oregon diploma. They believe that providing additional\u200c support in writing\u2064 and math\u2063 has proven beneficial for students\u2063 with lower academic skills. On the other hand, supporters argue that this change allows students to \u200bexplore\u2062 elective subjects and better aligns with their post-graduation performance.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Board of Education Chairwoman Guadalupe Martinez Zapata Stands Firm<\/h3>\n<p>Chairwoman Guadalupe Martinez Zapata firmly defends\u2063 the\u200b board&#8217;s decision, \u2063stating that it would be unethical to continue requiring assessments that have \u200bshown \u200bno improvement in student performance. The \u2063board&#8217;s priority is to prevent further harm\u2062 and promote\u2063 equitable \u2064education.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While the majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nevada-democrats-pass-measure-to-fine-school-boards-5k-a-day-for-transgender-sports-bans\/\" title=\"Nevada Dems approve K daily fine for school boards banning trans sports.\">public comments received<\/a> on this matter support\u200c maintaining the graduation requirements, it&#8217;s important to note \u200dthat mastery is not the sole \u200ccriterion for graduation. Students must also earn a specific\u200c number of credits and develop an education plan\u200d that aligns with their future goals.<\/p>\n<p>This pause in \u200dgraduation requirements was initially implemented during \u2062the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 when schools nationwide faced closures and disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">click here to read more\u2064 from The Washington Examiner<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What were the factors considered by the board in\u200b their \u200bdecision to\u2062 remove graduation requirements for proficiency in reading,\u200d writing, and \u200dmath?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Is\u2064 system disproportionately impacted marginalized students,\u2063 who were \u200cless likely to have access\u200c to \u200bquality education \u2063and resources. By removing these graduation requirements, the board hopes to create a more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/maine-program-provides-rent-money-to-families-of-students-struggling-with-homelessness\/\" title=\"Maine program aids homeless students' families with rent funds.\">equitable education system<\/a> that\u2063 allows all students to succeed regardless of their backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to remove graduation requirements for \u2064proficiency in reading, writing, and math until 2029 was \u200dnot\u2064 made without\u200d careful consideration. The board took into account \u200bresearch and feedback from \u2064educators, community members,\u200b and students \u200dthemselves. They\u2062 found that relying solely \u200don\u200c standardized tests as\u200c a measure of proficiency often failed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/oregon-removes-writing-reading-and-math-mastery-from-high-school-graduation-requirements\/\" title=\"Oregon eliminates writing, reading, and math mastery as high school graduation prerequisites.\">accurately assess students&#8217; \u200ctrue abilities<\/a> and potential.<\/p>\n<p>Standardized tests have long\u200b been criticized for\u2062 their inherent biases and limitations. They tend \u200dto favor students from privileged backgrounds who have access to test \u2064preparation\u2063 resources,\u2063 private \u200ctutors, and strong educational support systems. On the other hand,\u200b students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">low-income families<\/a>, students of color, disabled students, and those learning English as a second language, often face significant barriers that inhibit their ability to perform well on\u2064 these tests.<\/p>\n<p>Instead\u2062 of relying on standardized tests, the new approach proposed by the board\u2064 places emphasis on a more holistic evaluation of students&#8217; \u200dknowledge and skills. This includes looking at their classroom performance,\u200c projects, portfolios, and other\u200d forms of assessment that provide a more comprehensive understanding of their\u200d capabilities. This shift aims to foster a learning environment that encourages critical \u2062thinking, \u200dproblem-solving, and innovation,\u200d rather than \u200cmere\u2062 rote memorization\u2062 and test-taking skills.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bdecision to remove graduation requirements\u2062 for proficiency in key subjects also aligns \u200cwith broader efforts nationwide to redefine\u2062 and reimagine education. The traditional model \u2062of education,\u2062 which heavily relies \u200con\u2064 standardized tests, has been increasingly questioned in recent years. Critics argue that it limits students&#8217; creativity, stifles their \u2062natural curiosity, and fails to prepare \u200cthem for the complex challenges \u200cthey will face in\u2062 the real world.<\/p>\n<p>The Oregon State \u2064Board of Education&#8217;s decision\u2064 is a\u2064 step towards \u200ba more inclusive and equitable education system. By eliminating graduation requirements \u200dthat disproportionately affect marginalized students, they\u200c are embracing\u200d a more student-centered approach that acknowledges and \u2062values the diverse skills, talents, and strengths of all learners. It is hoped that this bold move will inspire other states\u2064 to critically evaluate their own graduation requirements and make necessary reforms to create a more equitable education system for all students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Oregon State Board of Education has decided to eliminate the need for students to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and math until 2029. This unanimous vote aims to replace standardized tests or teacher-assessed assignments as graduation requirements, allowing more flexibility for students.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2074448,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2074447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074447","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2074447"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2074447\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2074448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2074447"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2074447"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2074447"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}