Surveyed 300 Black high school students, 77 parents and 79 Black teachers to determine their reactions to minimum competency requirements for high school graduation. Black parents were strongest in their approval, followed by teachers and students. Being able to communicate and handle money were agreed upon as necessary. (JAC)

Results of a survey of Georgia high school students in the vocational curriculum on what they thought about minimum graduation requirements are summarized. Among the opinions were that the student who completes the twelfth grade should be able to read, write, and calculate at or close to that level. Seventy-five percent thought that paid…

A survey of teachers, students, administrators, and parents in Georgia shows a wide diversity of opinion regarding the levels of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and arithmetic skills that should be required for high school graduation. (Author/IRT)