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Peer reviewedCarter, David G. – Education and Urban Society, 1979
As more states adopt minimum competency testing (MCT) programs, MCT is becoming the subject of much debate among educators and in the courts. MCT has been attacked by those who claim it discriminates against Blacks and non-English-speaking minorities. Also raised in the MCT debate is the question of educational malpractice. (RLV)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Basic Skills, Court Litigation, Educational Testing
Peer reviewedRivera-Batiz, Francisco L. – Education and Urban Society, 1995
Discusses the labor market consequences as well as the differential literacy skills achieved by urban and minority-population recipients of alternative types of high school certification: traditional high school diplomas versus General Equivalency Diplomas (GEDs). The author concludes that, although certain vocational programs foster high school…
Descriptors: High School Equivalency Programs, Literacy, Minority Groups, Nontraditional Education
Peer reviewedLynch, Patrick – Education and Urban Society, 1979
The growth in the minimum competency testing movement stems not only from a concern with what students are getting from their schooling, but also from a desire to make sure that the public gets a return on its investment in education. (Author/RLV)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Educational Legislation, Minimum Competency Testing, Secondary Education
