MTA celebrates 135K signatures gathered for ballot question to challenge graduation requirement tied to MCAS
MTA celebrates 135K signatures gathered for ballot question to challenge graduation requirement tied to MCAS
Press conference, final signatures to be delivered
Parents, educators and students will share their personal stories about the impacts of high-stakes testing tied to the graduation requirement in Massachusetts at a press conference outside of the State House organized by the MTA. The event, held to tout the 135,000 signatures gathered in support of a ballot question that aims to remove the high school graduation requirement tied to high-stakes MCAS testing, is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
MTA surpasses the signatures required to get on the ballot
In a significant demonstration of public support, MTA members and allies have collected more than 130,000 signatures in support of a ballot initiative aimed at ending the controversial graduation requirement tied to the MCAS exam.
The press conference will begin on the State House steps and then attendees will hand-deliver to the Secretary of State's office the last 20,000 signatures that MTA members and allies collected. Groups have until 5 p.m. Wednesday to file signed petitions.
Massachusetts is among eight states in the country that currently link standardized tests to graduation requirements.