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Nathan, Joe; Jennings, Wayne – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1979
This article argues for the development of curriculum reform and graduation requirements that will help students gain and demonstrate the variety of skills and attitudes necessary to survive and function in our society. (JMF)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Accountability, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development
Tesolowski, Dennis G. – Viewpoints in Teaching and Learning, 1980
New minimum high school graduation standards were mandated for 1978-79 graduates, by Florida's Educational Accountability Act of 1976. Requirements included mastery of basic skills, completion of minimum course credits, and satisfactory performance on functional literacy tests. The literacy test was the primary criterion for graduation. On its…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Court Litigation, Educational History
