Instead of addressing low proficiency, the board is minimizing the problem by changing the definition of a student struggling.
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Illinois lowers standards making more students seem “proficient”
Illinois students are struggling to meet proficiency standards on state assessments. Instead of working to improve student learning, the state is lowering standards to hide the crisis.
https://www.illinoispolicy.org/illinois-lowers-standards-making-more-students-seem-proficient/
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