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Granholm to adopt high school requirements that require proficiency in math,
science and other subjects while allowing schools maximum flexibility in how
they teach the material.

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Forty-one districts are participating this year in the pilot
program.
"Only 44 percent of Pennsylvania high school freshmen graduate on-time with a
college-ready diploma. Newport High School joined the first round
of Project 720 schools and received $50,000 during the current school year to
invest in high school reform.

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(Logo: http: //www. All students are required
to take four years of math (including Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II);
three years of science (including Physical Science, Biology and either
Chemistry or Ecology ), four years of English and four years of social studies.
According to a survey of Pennsylvania school districts, fewer than half of
school districts require students to take four years of math in order to
graduate.

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NEWPORT, Pa.

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Included are four years of
English language arts; one year each of Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and
one additional math class in the senior year; one year each of biology,
physics or chemistry and one additional year of science; three years of social
science , which must include a semester of civics and a semester of economics;
one year of health or physical education; one year of fine arts, which may
include music, art or theater courses; and two years of world languages."
Project 720 is named after the number of days that students attend school
between ninth and twelfth grades.

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Detroit Regional Chamber Supports New High School Graduation Requirements

Specifically, the Chamber supports requirements adopted by the State Board
of Education at their December 2005 meeting. Rendell today spoke
with teachers, administrators, students and their parents about the success of
the Project 720 high school reform initiative at Newport High School in Perry
County."
Students at Newport can select from three academies: Arts and Humanities;
Science and Technology; and Business and Industry.

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Students in the Science and Technology Academy take four years of science.

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In addition, fewer than 25
percent of school districts in Pennsylvania require students to take four
years of science in order to graduate.

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"While we have to ensure that these students meet rigorous standards we
also need to make sure that new legislation allows and encourages schools to
be innovative in how they help students do so," he added. These resources would allow approximately 80 school districts across the
Commonwealth to voluntarily participate in Pennsylvania's high school reform
initiative.

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DETROIT, The Detroit Regional Chamber supports
strengthened high school graduation requirements that will prepare Michigan
students for jobs of the 21st century.

Governor Rendell Touts Project 720 Program at Newport High School

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The Chamber strongly encourages the Michigan Legislature and Gov.

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The Chamber's mission is carried out
through business attraction efforts, public policy advocacy, strategic
partnerships and quality products and services for members . "Newport School District is leading the way as a great example of
successful high school reform that serves all students.

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The program establishes a core curriculum that requires English, math
and science courses to prepare all students for college and career success.
"More than half of Pennsylvania 11th graders are below proficient in math,
and nearly 2 in 5 are below the state standards in reading ," Rendell said.

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Right now the majority of high school students are not graduating
with the academic skills needed to successfully complete a post secondary
education," said Greg Handel, the Chamber 's senior director for Workforce
Development.
With more than 22,000 members, the Detroit Regional Chamber is the largest
chamber of commerce in the country. We can and must do better. Fifty-two percent require Algebra I, while 39 percent require
Geometry. Only 20 percent require Algebra II .

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"In order to succeed economically, students are going to need some kind of
post-secondary education, whether it's a college degree or a skill
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The Governor's 2005-06 Budget proposal includes $4.
"A rigorous curriculum in English, math and science will allow students to
prepare for well-paying and high-skill careers in today's economy," Rendell
said.

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Only 77 percent require Biology , while
24 percent require Chemistry and 12 percent require Physics.

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