Getting High School Graduation Test Policies Right in SREB States

By Rebecca Daugherty

High school graduates should be ready for college and a career, but how do we assess the value of a diploma? SREB states have tried to ensure the quality of their diplomas by requiring that students take tests in their last years of high school. This report examines variations in SREB states' policies on high school graduation testing and highlights issues that affect these policies.

Keywords: end-of-course exam, comprehensive test, accountability, student motivation

Goals that it reflects:

All young adults have a high school diploma - or, if not, pass the GED tests.
All recent high school graduates have solid academic preparation and are ready for postsecondary education and a career.

(04E04); 6 pages; 2004; free

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