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State board presents sweeping 'Future Ready' review of high‑school graduation requirements
Summary
State Board of Education members briefed the workforce board on a multi‑phase 'Future Ready' initiative to rework graduation requirements for flexibility, equity and clearer pathways to work and postsecondary options; the task force favors more personalized pathways, competency crediting and phased implementation aimed at the class of 2031.
Mary Fertakis, chair of the State Board of Education, told the workforce board that the 'Future Ready' initiative is a priority in the board's 2024–28 strategic plan and aims to reexamine the state's high‑school graduation framework to better prepare students for postsecondary education, careers and civic life. "This is a priority initiative that was identified in the board's 2024 to 28 strategic plan," Fertakis said.
The presentation described a three‑part framework now under review: the high‑school‑and‑beyond plan (begun by 8th grade), a set of core course requirements, and a more flexible set of personalized‑pathway credits. State board staff said the task force recommends expanding personalized pathway crediting, standardizing competency‑based credit and narrowing the options for the third math credit to…
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