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October 31, 2007

HSAs are here to stay... but with a project option

The state school board voted 8-4 today to continue requiring students starting in the class of 2009 to pass the four High School Assessments. But it will give an option of a senior project to students who fail the tests repeatedly. See Liz's story here.

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