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Methuen committee approves local competency standard for class of 2025 after extended debate
Summary
The Methuen School Committee voted Jan. 13 to adopt a transcript‑review approach as the local competency determination for the class of 2025, requiring passing evidence in Grade 10 English, Algebra I and Geometry and a laboratory science (or equivalents).
The Methuen School Committee voted on Jan. 13 to adopt a local competency determination for students who have not already earned MCAS‑based status, setting the immediate standard for the class of 2025 while staff continue planning for future classes.
What the committee approved By roll call the committee approved using a transcript‑review approach to demonstrate the competency determination for the graduating class of 2025 and for prior graduates who request a review. Under the approved approach, students who have not already earned the prior MCAS‑based competency would demonstrate proficiency by: - Passing Grade 10 English (or equivalent coursework), - Passing Algebra I and Geometry (or equivalent…
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