Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 0 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 0 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 0 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 2 |
Descriptor
Source
| Exceptionality | 2 |
Author
| Thurlow, Martha L. | 2 |
| Cormier, Damien C. | 1 |
| Johnson, David R. | 1 |
| Stout, Karen E. | 1 |
| Vang, Miong | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 2 |
Education Level
| High Schools | 2 |
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| No Child Left Behind Act 2001 | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkThurlow, Martha L.; Cormier, Damien C.; Vang, Miong – Exceptionality, 2009
States are working to improve their graduation rates, in part because of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) high school accountability requirements. This is taking place at the same time that 26 states have implemented exit examinations to determine, in part, whether a student has gained the knowledge and skills to earn a standard diploma and be prepared…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Exit Examinations, Accountability, High School Equivalency Programs
Johnson, David R.; Stout, Karen E.; Thurlow, Martha L. – Exceptionality, 2009
In response to more than two decades of criticism that American students exit high school lacking the skills and knowledge necessary for a productive citizenry, states have implemented graduation policies intended to raise academic standards for all students. Such policies have included state and local district testing, development of exit…
Descriptors: Graduation Rate, Alternative Assessment, Exit Examinations, Graduation Requirements
