Daily News Article - May 18, 2011
1. What new graduation requirement will the New London, Connecticut school district begin implementing in 2015?
2. How many different languages are spoken by students in New London?
3. Why has the New London Board of Ed initiated this new graduation requirement?
4. What percent of 10th graders at New London High School scored well in English on standardized tests in 2010?
5. List the pros and cons of having to know English in order to graduate from a U.S. high school.
6. a) Does your state/school district require student to demonstrate proficiency of a language to graduate?
b) Do you think students in U.S. high schools should be required to be proficient in English to graduate? Explain your answers.