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Board hears plan to phase in higher graduation-credit targets, members press equity concerns
Summary
District staff proposed phasing toward higher graduation-credit expectations over several years to encourage dual enrollment, CTE and work-based learning; board members raised concerns about students with below-average achievement and supports that will be provided.
The Chester County School Board discussed a district recommendation on Sept. 12 to phase in higher graduation-credit requirements that would move the district back toward a 25-credit expectation over multiple years.
District administrator (Speaker 2) reviewed the scheduling history: during a prior trimester schedule the district had a 25-credit structure; after returning to a 6-period day the district…
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