RI ed officials talk 2-tiered diploma system
October 26, 2010
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PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Rhode Island's top education officials are considering a two-tiered high school graduation system that would reward the state's top students with a special diploma from the state Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education.
Meanwhile, most students would continue to receive a diploma from their local school system.
The system was discussed at Monday's meeting.
The Providence Journal reports two-tiered approach would help with the transition to
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