Blog Due on Friday, April 3, 2015

Title:  Bill to Bypass Exams OK'd

Read the recent article in the March 18, 2015 Fort Worth Star-Telegram about legislation introduced to allow the potential 28,000 seniors in the Texas class of 2015 who have not passed all of their end-of-course exams the opportunity to graduate.

What factors would be taken into consideration in allowing a student who has not passed all of the tests to graduate?

Two local senators, Kelly Hancock (from NRH) and Jane Nelson (Flower Mound), voted against the bill.  Why do you think they took this stance?

On the other hand -- why do you think so many senators supported it?

What happens to students who don't graduate?  How do they affect the local economy?  Society as a whole?

What is your stance on the issue?  Don't be wishy-washy in articulating your thoughts.  Be very clear in how you feel and be sure to support your reasons.