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Originally Posted by dissention

If they want to give standardized tests, fine. But don't make them a requirement for graduation, it's a disgusting thing to do. I've seen firsthand what it does to kids and it isn't pretty and it isn't fair. We're supposed to be strengthening our youth, not tearing them down and telling them they aren't good enough. For a child to pass every grade, pass every class, fail that one bloody test and then get a "certificate of completion" instead of a diploma is abhorrent.

It punishes the students. I got a good education and didn't have to take it. Of course I'm also very bright.