Join Abby, Robin and Angela as they discuss the Massachusetts high stakes competency exam required for a high school diploma (MCAS exam) with Laura Gillis , parent side special education attorney. There is a movement by parents and the MA Teacher's Union to end it as a diploma requirement while at the same time, DESE is proposing to raise the bar for proficiency.

Here are some articles to read more about it:
MTA/MassLive article
Advocates ask leaders to end MCAS
Leaders vote to raise the MCAS proficiency score

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