Only 31% of Washington Students Are College-Ready in Math, New Data Shows
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As Washington considers requiring high school seniors to complete the FAFSA before graduation, critics argue the larger issue is whether students are academically prepared for college in the first place. The speaker points to state performance data showing that only 60% of 10th graders are considered on track for college-level English language arts, 31% are on track in math, and 37% of 11th graders meet college-ready benchmarks in science. The argument is that improving academic preparedness should take priority over adding new graduation requirements related to financial aid applications. The debate highlights broader questions about education policy, student achievement, accountability, and whether public schools are adequately preparing graduates for college and the workforce. #Education #College #FAFSA #Students #CollegeReadiness #Schools #Taxpayer #Politics #BreakingNews #Washington #PublicEducation #Math #EducationPolicy #AcademicAchievement #News