NJ Gov. Distorts Graduation Rates for Political Gains

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is clearly having some trouble with basic arithmetic. In NJ, there are two state-approved ways of earning a high school diploma: 1) pass the regular High School Proficiency Assessment or 2) pass the Alternative High School Assessment. The AHSA measures students against the same state standards and is graded by the same testing company; it simply allows for more time or translation support services for ELL students who struggled with the HSPA, thus keeping more kids in school and ensuring they graduate on time.