Here’s the part that everybody probably gets. A high school diploma in Florida will soon become more meaningful and more relevant. Presumably everyone, even the foremost exponents of “self esteem” curricula, will also agree that high school will have to become more challenging. That’s another way of saying “harder.”
Educating for a global economy mandates no less. Tougher math and science requirements are in. The possibility that a diploma is a de facto good-conduct medal and attendance certificate is out.
But here’s the part that still takes me aback. Until now (actually 2011), biology wasn’t a high school requirement?