An effort is underway to make any Chicago Public School student graduating in 2020 and after have a plan for their time after graduation in order to receive an diploma. According to the article, the student would be required to present proof of college admissions, military enrollment, job placement, apprenticeship, and the like. The teachers' unions are speaking out against the requirement stating that it will require more of counselors as there are no plans to high additional counselors. What do you think about an item like this as a requirement for a diploma?
Read the article:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-06/no-post-high-school-plans-chicago-doesn-t-think-you-should-graduate
References:
Mosendz, P. (2017, April 06). No post-high school plans? Chicago doesn't think you should graduate. Retrieved April 15, 2017, from https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-06/no-post-high-school-plans-chicago-doesn-t-think-you-should-graduate
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