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Texas Schools to move from TAKS to end-of-course exams: Pt. 2

By Sam Baker, KERA Local Morning Edition Host

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/kera/local-kera-602678.mp3

Dallas, TX –

But would end-of-course exams have made a difference for the Texas high school seniors who failed the TAKS and did not graduate? We put that question to Michael Sorum, Chief Academic Officer for the Fort Worth School District, where 617 Fort Worth district seniors are now in tutoring for another shot at their diplomas.