Ok, this is just ridiculous. 13,000 students?? I'm not upset that the students didn't pass the test, but that it is a requirement for graduation. When I came out of high school, these state achievement test were simply a measure to see how the school was performing, what they could do better, what the focus should be, etc...
To punish the children for an education system that is FAILING is unfair. What about those students who had high GPA's - just because they didn't pass this test, they can't walk?? What about the students who possibly had full rides to college - now they have to put that on hold??
In my opinion, too much attention is focused on testing and standards in this country. A true measurement of learning is not gained by administering a 'test.'
I'm also not the LEAST bit surprised that this is happening in Florida...good ole Jeb Bush is up to his dirty tricks once again.
