A controversial statewide graduation testing requirement that accompanies a new set of state-developed grade-level learning goals closely aligned to the Common Core standards has passed a final hurdle. The Independent Regulatory Review Commission on Thursday vote 3-2 to approve these changes to state regulations.

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Source: PennLive.com, by Jan Murphy, Nov. 21, 2013.

Click here for information on the Chapter 4 Regulations – Academic Standards and Assessments (from Carolyn C. Dumaresq, Ed.D., Acting Secretary of Education)

For the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette article, click here.