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Don't drop civics requirement for graduating students because of coronavirus

Wisconsin State Journal editorial board
Apr 8, 2020
Apr 8, 2020

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Madison School District proposes reducing credits seniors need to graduate, waiving civics exam

With the school year disrupted by COVID-19, the School Board is considering reducing the number of credits for seniors in the class of 2020 to graduate from a district threshold of 22 to the state minimum of 15.

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