The Post-Gazette had a story that I missed. Please check out the link for more information about the status of the Graduation Competency Assessments.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08294/921253-52.stm
The article and quotes from politicians form the argument against the GCAs as not being good for the already troubled state budget. There is one paragraph in there that gets to the root of the issue and that is local control. Here is that excerpt:
The cost isn't the only concern about the proposed GCAs. Some school districts fear the state may be intruding on local officials' curriculum authority and their power to decide if seniors have learned enough to graduate.
That is what it really boils down to.
Please click on the link here to watch a video about how the GCA might impact our students.
Thanks.
James
