Graduation rates are up across the five big school districts in New York State after the implementation of Common Core standards – except in Buffalo. Graduation rates have increased in Rochester, ...

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“Until states and districts re-examine their graduation policies, a high school diploma will not necessarily signify college- and career-readiness as envisioned by the Common Core,” the report ...

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According to a recent report, many states have yet to practice a critical 21 st Century skill: Common sense. The report reveals that although most states have adopted the Common Core State Standards ...