EXPLORE for ALL... we're half way there!

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Submitted by jim on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 1:22pm

MASSP members took action last week explaining to legislators why EXPLORE is important for all students entering high school. Their work was successful!

The Senate embraced member support with the following in the Senate version of HB 4447:

"MEAP and Merit Exam Changes. The Senate added language prohibiting exam funding to be spent on an expanded social studies exam, pattern scoring, or any assessments developed by the Department for the purposes of Sections 1278a and 1278b of the Revised School Code. Intent language also was added that the Department replace its current MEAP for grades 3-8 with the Iowa Test or a similar exam, and the allocation was included for the "Explore" exam in grades 8 or 9. (Sec. 104 and 104b))"

SO... KEEP UP THE PRESSURE. Take action and make this happen!

For more information, sample letters, who to contact, and facts go to: www.mymassp.com/explore

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